RN-CHARGE Job at Family Health Centers of San Diego in San Diego

Position: RN Charge Nurse

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for an RN Charge Nurse to perform a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for assigned clinic patients, as directed by the Clinic Director and/or Nursing Director, to facilitate the delivery of prompt, quality care.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in LEAN/HONSHA trainings and serves as a member of the Core Team. Participates in clinical initiatives to achieve goals and metrics.
• Builds positive relationships, inspires others to perform at a higher level, prepares career development plans, and retains an accountable workforce.
• Coaches and counsels staff and administers appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary care team and support services, including Physicians, PSRs, Medical Assistants, and others. Attends department meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and thoroughly, ensuring subordinate staff meet department standards.
• Follows Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Keeps clinic workflow moving, focusing on productivity and efficiency, including assigning lunch times and breaks, ensuring exam room is set up, and ordering supplies.
• Keeps site in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care requirements.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and ensures appropriate Lean tools are deployed.
• Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy if appropriate training has been completed.
• Ensures staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time.
• Supervises assigned team, including hiring and scheduling as needed. Provides clinic oversight in absence of the Clinic Director/Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or similar setting preferred.
• California State Board RN License required.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.
• Graduation from a recognized RN/BSN program.
• High School Graduate (or GED equivalent).
• Ability to participate collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Able to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
• Basic computer literacy to comply with department needs (i.e., electronic medical record documentation).
• Effective training and coaching skills; ability to drive results through others.
• Knowledge of child, adolescent, and adult health care issues.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, including performance management.
• Knowledge of, and ability to perform, clinic-based nursing tasks.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full Time. M-F 8am-5pm or 8:30am-5:30pm.
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance.
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs.

FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

Salary Range: $45.50 - $56.82

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.