Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities. Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities. Location: Chenming & Margaret Hu Medical Center (HMC) Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs professional nursing care for patients in a clinic setting, including nursing triage, nurse visits; initiates, plans, and evaluates nursing care and treatment plans; provides direction to licensed and unlicensed clinic staff. Location: Chenming & Margaret Hu Medical Center (HMC) Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs professional nursing care for patients in a clinic setting, including nursing triage, nurse visits; initiates, plans, and evaluates nursing care and treatment plans; provides direction to licensed and unlicensed clinic staff. Triage - Performs a nursing assessment and patient triage which includes prioritizing cases, providing medical advice, making complex referrals, providing test results, and problem-solving complex cases by handling patient telephone inquiries and walk-ins requesting care. Other Clinical - Records medical histories using appropriate format; takes and records physiological measurements such as height and weight, temperature, and urinalysis; performs basic in-clinic laboratory tests, obtaining and processing specimens for outside laboratory analysis. - Performs basic nursing procedures such as injections, skin tests, phlebotomy, and dressing changes; performs or assists with tests such as electrocardiograms, spirometry, and audiometry; assists physicians during examinations as needed. - Performs additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues, providing skilled nursing services and treatment, administering and/or dispensing medication and injections; performs nurse visits as required. Administrative - Maintains awareness of current nursing protocols; participates in formulation/revision of protocols and practices; attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service education.  - Assists in the coordination of day-to-day clinic activities; orients, trains and directs other clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.  - Maintains inventory and orders supplies, medications, controlled drugs, and equipment.  - Performs quality control by activities such as monthly quality control check log and maintaining update calibration and quality control check for medical instruments and equipment. - Assists other assigned R.N.s in overseeing clinical programs such as tuberculosis, hepatitis B, and immunizations.   Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor of Science (B.S), one year of professional nursing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Bilingual/bicultural in Cantonese/Mandarin required. Preferred qualifications - Commitment to working in the Asian community and to community health care with familiarity with community health clinics is preferred.  Certifications, Licenses, Registrations - California Registered Nurse license - Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification Benefits That Support YouWe're committed to supporting our team's well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health & Wellness 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage Acupuncture & chiropractic coverage Time Off 12 vacation days 12 sick days 12 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays (additional flexible days you can use anytime) Financial & Retirement 403(b) with 3% employer contribution + up to 2% match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Additional Support Commuter benefits Long-Term Disability Insurance Please note: We are not seeking support from staffing agencies at this time. Direct applicants only.

Registered Nurse – Triage (Cantonese/Mandarin)

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