Registered Nurse - South Bakersfield CHC

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1. Why work for us? Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience Health coverage for you and your family Generous number of vacation days per year A robust wellness plan and health club discounts Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents 403(B) plan with company matching Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.” We're looking for someone to join our team as a RN-CHC who: Registered Nurses are licensed health professionals who perform patient care, technical and supportive services in the clinical setting. The RN supports the philosophy and complies with the protocols, policies, and procedures of the Organization. As the leader of the nursing health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Remains flexible to changing systems, is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Essential Functions: 1. Upholds Clinica Sierra Vista policies and procedures and applicable State, Federal and local laws. 2. Serve as a leader of the nursing health care team, delegates task appropriately and demonstrates appropriate accountability. 3. Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. 4. Champion’s new ideas. 5. Leads and directs others through the change process. 6. Utilizes communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes. 7. Participates in problem identification and resolution. 8. Mentors, orients, and coaches’ others in clinic specific operations and patient care activities. 9. Share responsibilities and authority with subordinates and holds him/her accountable for performance. 10. Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments in order to assist member problem resolution. 11. Prioritizes delegates and supervises work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities. 12. Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. 13. Perform other work-related duties. You'll be successful with the following qualifications: Graduation from an accredited School of Registered Nursing. Current California Registered Nurse License required or Interim permit with successful completion of the RN license prior to the end of probation. Current Basic Life Support Card issued through the American Heart Association required. Supervisory experience preferred. Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’a employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval. Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us. Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!