Job description

Cardea Health is an Oakland-based nonprofit organization providing clinical staffing and program design that targets vulnerable populations in the San Francisco Bay Area, including people experiencing homelessness. Cardea Health is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to work with formerly homeless individuals living in Permanent Supportive Housing. Candidates must have the desire to work with vulnerable residents with complex needs.

Qualifications:

• Hold an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Hold a current license as Registered Nurse through the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Recent two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
• Experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is highly desirable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with outside agencies including housing services and community health clinics to facilitate in connecting clients with appropriate care and benefits.
• Collaborate with primary care and other professional disciplines to ensure effective care delivery and achievement of desired medical outcomes.
• Provide clients with appropriate information and education to make informed choices related to medical care and treatment that reflect individual preferences.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards on-site among staff and residents.
• Identify and respond to immunization needs of individuals
• Plan and execute population health interventions among clients that contribute to safety and health including measures designed to stop the spread of Covid-19.
• Ensure that clinical documentation is current, timely, and accurate.
• Maintain confidentially in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Utilize and contribute to Alameda County data platforms such as the Community Health Record, Salesforce Platform, and others.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, follow up with MD communication or 911 activation.
• Plan and execute interventions to reduce the number of ambulatory-sensitive Emergency Department visits among clients.
• Practice harm reduction principles, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Physical Demands:

• Employees may need to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, use arms, hands and fingers. Employees will frequently need to communicate and listen.
• Employees may need to occasionally lift 100 pounds or more.
• Requires clear close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employees may be occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Benefits
At this time we offer the required California sick time off, along with family-paid leave and other benefits as required by law.

Base Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 / Hour

• Cardea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider the employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

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