Registered Nurse
Company: Neighborhood Healthcare
Location: Valley Center
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us Community health is about more than just vaccines and
checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live
their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community
where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of
the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At
Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit
501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000
medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k
people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve
the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing
quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We
have been doing this since 1969, and it is our employees that make
this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on
being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always
collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that
sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love
to have you. ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE The Registered Nurse (RN)
works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare
by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a
dynamic team environment. This role will work to improve overall
patient satisfaction and well-being by demonstrating and living the
company values: Compassion, Above & Beyond, Generosity, Integrity,
and Teamwork. In addition, this role will attend to general nursing
care to patients by performing the following duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Patient Care Triages patients concerns to
determine appropriate care needed Performs clinical procedures,
such as injections, wound care, dressing changes, catheter
insertion/removal, and administering breathing treatments Responds
to lifesaving situations based upon nursing standards, policies,
procedures, and protocols Clinical Administration Responds to
patient telephone inquiries and provider requests regarding medical
concerns, lab results, refills, and referrals Provides provider
coverage by determining urgency of pending lab results, diagnostic
imaging, and medication refills requested Documents patient
encounters and care plans in electronic health records system
Provides clinical coaching support and indirect supervision to
medical assistants Completes ongoing/annual training for position
compliance Provides shift coverage at other Neighborhood sites, as
directed Immunization Program Support/Oversight Reviews and
compares needed records and abstract data to California
Immunization Registry (CAIR), eClinicalWorks (eCW), and patient’s
immunization records; including identifying when patient
immunizations are due Verifies immunization orders for accuracy,
such as correct vaccine, dosage, expiration date, and age Provides
vaccine information statements (VIS) and administers vaccines, as
ordered Documents vaccines administered in CAIR, eCW, and patient
vaccine records Schedules recall appointments for upcoming due
vaccines Ensures all forms are kept up to date, such as Vis forms
Completes and submits required reports, including vaccines
administered, reminder/recall reports, state flu reports, and other
reports, as necessary Manages vaccine inventory to maintain
accurate inventory, manages supply expiration dates, and rotations
of stock to avoid waste Places vaccine orders in a timely manner to
prevent running out of vaccines or creating an over supply Performs
routine cleaning standards to maintain refrigerators and freezers
for vaccines Conducts proper handling, storage, and management of
vaccines in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC)/ Vaccines
for Adult (VFA) Guidelines Provides staff immunization trainings in
conjunction with medical assistant trainings, as needed Provides
periodic vaccine updates, in-services, or information to staff, as
needed Monitors and records refrigerator and freezer temperatures
at least twice a day Assists vaccine excursions in alignment to
standard protocols Patient Education Initiates patient education
plan and provides patient education according to their individual
needs as prescribed by provider and/or clinic policy, including
patient and family instructions Provide on-going support and
continuous assessment for international normalized ratio (INR)
patients Educates and instructs patients regarding lab tests,
results, medication functions, and expectations to gain cooperation
and allay apprehension EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Associate's degree in
nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred CA RN
license required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is
required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of
employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on
skills check with a certified instructor using a manikin to
demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS
courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
Two years’ clinical, outpatient, or general medicine experience
preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Valid CA driver’s
license or out of state driver’s license for active military
personnel/spouses required Proof of auto insurance required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including
superior composition, typing and proofreading skills Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form Ability to apply critical thinking and sound
judgement with confidence Knowledgeable about and experience with
deliver care while exemplifying compassion to patients and team
members Knowledgeable about and experience with electronic health
records systems Ability to apply efficient nursing techniques with
confidence Ability to use emotional and cultural intelligence to
provide appropriate communication and resolve conflicts Ability to
travel to Neighborhood sites Ability to provide leadership and take
initiative to advance clinic operations Ability to successfully
manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent planning and
organizational ability Ability to work as part of a team as well as
independently Ability to work with highly confidential information
in a professional and ethical manner Physical Requirements Ability
to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight Ability to stand for long periods of
time COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPAA) Follows all safety procedures as
outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention
Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions
immediately Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures
as they relate to safe work practices Follows all safety procedures
and report unsafe conditions Uses appropriate body mechanics to
ensure an injury free environment Familiarity with location of
nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits Follows all infection
control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer
information and access such information only on a need-to-know
basis for business purposes Complies with all regulations regarding
corporate integrity and security obligations Reports all behavior
and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that
includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating
Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off
(VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health
and Wellness events, and much more! Pay range: $ 50.10 to $75.10
per hour, depending on experience and additional qualifications.
Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the
designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents
the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be
based on several factors, including but not limited to: the
candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data
and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization,
Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.
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