Registered Nurse
AACI·San Jose, California
AACI·San Jose, California
The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive direct patient care, triages calls, and coordinates with healthcare teams in a primary care setting. Responsibilities include developing care plans, conducting health education, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 12 Paid Holidays, a Floating Holiday, Paid Vacation, and Sick time to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from two Health Plan Options, with the company covering 95% of premiums! Financial Security: Participate in our 403(b) Retirement Plan with a matching program. Invest in Your Future: Qualify for the State Loan Forgiveness Program and HRSA Loan Repayment Program. Mindful Well-being: Access the Headspace mindfulness application for free. Duties and responsibilities Provides direct patient care within the scope of nursing practice based on patient needs. Assist with developing individualized care plans and care coordination in collaboration with Enhanced Care Management. Triages incoming patient calls and walk-ins, providing clinical advice as appropriate. Reviews lab results, imaging, and other diagnostic tests; collaborates with providers to address abnormal findings. Assists in coordinating referrals to specialty care providers. Provides patient education and advocates for patient needs. Collaborates with integrated care teams including physicians, behavioral health counselors, and other healthcare staff. Supports quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. Maintains accurate medical charts, records, and prepares reports as necessary. Adheres to ACCI’s policies, procedures, and Standing Orders to ensure compliance and quality care. Facilitates patient and employee screenings in accordance with HIPAA regulations and agency protocols. Performs monthly checks of Emergency Carts and Oxygen Tanks to ensure readiness. Provides culturally respectful care to a diverse patient population. Models and promotes a collaborative, team-based approach to patient care. Completes other duties and related projects as assigned. Qualifications Ability to perform the duties described above Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California required 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in primary care or outpatient settings Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of nursing principles, clinical practices, and regulatory requirements specific to primary care and outpatient settings. Ability to perform comprehensive health assessments, screenings, and routine physicals. Proficient in-patient education on chronic disease management, wellness, and prevention strategies. Proficient in interpreting diagnostic tests common in primary care (labs, EKGs, screenings). Proficient in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems with precise documentation tailored to outpatient care. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for creating patient reports, tracking health data, and preparing educational materials. Ability to apply critical thinking and adapt in dynamic outpatient environments. Ability to coordinate care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to respond promptly to urgent care situations within the primary care scope. Knowledge of ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and compassionate, continuous care practices. Verbal and written fluency in English required; Bilingual skills in a second language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) desired but not required.
Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural, professional and experiential background. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team Working conditions Work is often conducted in an office environment inside a standard clinic setting. Basic safety precautions and use of protective clothing or gear is required. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Physical requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time; see to utilize a computer screen; frequently use hands; and reach with hands and arms for activities such as keyboarding. AACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must hold a BSN degree, an active California RN license, and BLS certification, with at least 2 years of nursing experience. Proficiency in EHR systems and the ability to provide culturally respectful care to diverse populations are required.
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.
