M.I.N.D. Institute Clinic RN (CLIN NURSE 2) - Military Veterans

M.I.N.D. Institute Clinic RN (CLIN NURSE 2)

Job Summary

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Apply By Date : 2/7/25 at 11:59 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• At least two (2) years or more of recent RN Experience in Ambulatory or Inpatient setting
• Experience with pediatric and/or adult patients receiving medical management and intervention for complex genetic and metabolic conditions including Fabry disease, PKU, Marfan syndrome, Gaucher disease, Mucopolysaccharidosis, Pompe disease, Mitochondrial diseases including Leigh syndrome, MELAS, Kearns Sayre syndrome, Organic acidemias including Methylmalonic acidemia, Maple syrup urine disease, urea cycle disorders, leukodystrophies or RASopathies
• Experience triaging patient medication management, lab assessments, and patient care needs.
• Experience with regional center services and other community organizations that support neurodevelopmental disabilities such as CCS, and GHPP.
• Experience with patients and their families to provide support related to treatment, specialty evaluations, and stressors associated with a new diagnosis.
• Experience with patient education and care coordination between points of service in the care of patients with genetic and/or metabolic conditions.
• Experience obtaining authorizations for medications, diagnostic studies, and referrals
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.