About This Role
This temporary assignment as a Triage Registered Nurse involves providing clinical expertise and sound judgment in a dynamic outpatient healthcare environment. The role focuses on making every patient interaction count, helping patients get the care they need, and supporting a team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough triage assessments over the phone and in person, identify urgent concerns, and help patients access the appropriate level of care
- Help coordinate patient flow, follow-up care, and referrals to ensure patients receive timely, efficient support
- Consult with providers about abnormal lab and diagnostic results, respond to patient concerns, and help address complex care needs
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to LVNs and Medical Assistants, reinforce safe practices, and help team members grow in their roles
- Explain medications, health conditions, and care needs in a way patients can understand, helping them feel informed and supported
- Assist with medication dispensary operations, inventory, laboratory procedures, equipment checks, documentation, and quality improvement initiatives
- Respond to emergencies, adapt to changing clinical needs, and provide nursing support across assigned service locations when needed
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
- At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills
- Ability to work effectively with patients and colleagues from diverse cultural, educational, social, economic, and linguistic backgrounds
- Confidence in providing clinical guidance, teaching others, and working independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to patient safety and quality care
- Reliable attendance during scheduled clinic hours
Nice to have:
- Recent experience in an outpatient clinic or ambulatory care setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Fluency in English and Thai, Khmer, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Spanish
Important Details
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; no weekends
- Contract: Temporary assignment (~3 months)
About the Company
This company is looking for a compassionate, proactive Triage Registered Nurse to join their team.
