Clinic RN

Dignity St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA 90813, US

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.

Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes. You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks, skills, duties, procedures and responsibilities according to Medical Center Policy and Procedure. Including, but not limited to:
Demonstrates the ability to work as part of the clinic's interdisciplinary team.
Documents in accordance with SMMC policy and procedure in a timely and concise manner the following information: Assessment Intervention Patient response and outcome Unusual occurrences
Responds to all patient phone calls: Scheduling patients with an acute illness for an acute provider visit Provides appropriate patient counseling and education. Communicates with physician any changes in patient's condition as indicated
Encourages active participation and promotes independence of the patient in decision making related to their plan of care.
Completes all tasks/orders as requested by providers and consistently documents outcome in a timely manner. Notifies provider if unable to contact patient to complete assigned task.

Job Requirements

Required

Current California RN license
Associates in Nursing Degree
Excellent time management organizational skills
Effective patient communication & interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Workspace software.

Preferred

HIV/AIDS related clinical experience
Outpatient Clinic experience
Knowledge & experience working with behavioral risk groups including active drug users & LGBQT Community
Experience in home health and/or Nurse Case Management
Strong quality management skills.
EHR (Nextgen) experience
Ability to speak Spanish/English desirable
BSN

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California

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