Open Door Community Health Centers·Eureka, California
The Registered Nurse provides general nursing care, handles phone and in-person triage for urgent patient needs, and manages daily functions as a point person within the Care Team. Responsibilities include preparing for and managing patient visits, administering treatments, documenting care accurately in the EHR, and providing clinical oversight to Medical Assistants and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access
RCHC Redwood Community Health CenterThe Registered Nurse – Clinical- Level I (RN I) at Open Door Community Health Centers (ODCHC) provides general nursing care to patients in the clinic and over the phone. The RN plays an essential role in providing pt access through visits using protocols and transitioning to provider whenever able or needed. Within the Care Team, the RN works as a point person for daily functions and triage.
A RN I possess basic understanding and demonstration of RN scope of practice and skills related to community health nursing.
The hourly pay for this position ranges from $42.75 to $49.52 All new hires will begin at the base of $42.75 per hour not including education differentials below.
$2.00/HR additional for BSN
$3.50/HR additional for MSN
Wage differentials do not compound.
Hmong and Spanish speakers who successfully pass a language exam will receive a minimum of .75 cents added to their wage.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish constructive professional working relationships among a diverse workforce.
Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
Participates in staff meetings as required.
Ability to exercise sound and responsible judgment.
Strong computer skills with specific aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Electronic Medical Records (EHR).
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working
relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.
Adheres to ODCHC’s policies and procedures.
The RN I works as a member of the Care Team and my act as a clinical supervisor as needed for MAs and LVNs on the Care Team.
The RN I reports directly to the RN - Clinical Services Manager . The RN works directly with providers and support staff assigned to their Care Team and across the clinic.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for Registered Nurses across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, with licensed candidates often competing on experience, shift flexibility, and specialty fit. This role is competitive because the posted requirements emphasize an active RN license, current BLS, and an associate degree with a preferred baccalaureate degree; on this platform, those requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS renewal date, and compare the role’s unit type and schedule against your current experience.
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