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Amergis Part-Time RN - Homelessness Services in Los Angeles, California
The Wellness Clinic Nurse is a Registered Nurse who performs various health screenings and administers vaccines. We are looking for a RN to contribute to a new program focused on strengthening the existing health system and patient referral network and to increase health-seeking behaviors for individuals in interim housing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Meets professional nursing standards and all pertinent local, state, and federal requirements
Maintains and delivers quality service
Passionate about working with people experiencing homelessness
Registers participants
Completes appropriate participant consent forms and clinic records
Performs health screening tests
Administers vaccinations
Disposes of bio-hazardous waste in the appropriate and prescribed manner
Completes documentation of screening clinic administrative results
Uses and remains knowledgeable of Universal Precautions
Uses and maintains knowledge of company and clinic policies and procedures
Remains knowledgeable of protocols for reporting of incidents and injuries etc.
Maintains confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Active professional nursing license in the state of practice
One (1) year of prior professional nursing experience preferred
Current CPR certification with documentation
Spanish speaking welcome
Previous experience working with people experiencing homelessness
Demonstration of competency in accurate and effective fingerstick techniques and procedures
Understanding of disease processes pertinent to the clinical screenings as well as treatment and interventions for the disease processes
Computer proficiency required
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.