RN II Gastroenterology

As a nurse at the Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology department, you will prepare patients for specialty procedures by providing education through colonoscopy screening classes, reviewing referrals to assess patient eligibility, and much more…

Some of your daily activities will include:

• Reviewing patient records
• Communicate test results to patient
• Triage patient messages that are documented in electronic health records.  Based on treatment guidelines and RN scope of practice, RN provides medical advice, to include appropriate course of treatment. Routinely communicates with patients via phone and patient portal. Relays information to patient per clinician direction.
• Conducting preoperative assessments
• Relaying physician instructions
• Providing education to patients and answering questions about the procedures and medications. RN reviews scheduling pools to confirm acuity of patients being referred for low risk colonoscopy procedures.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to provide leadership to clinic staff, sharing your passion for educating patients, and your dedication to ensuring that patient referrals meet all necessary criteria for scheduling and education.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clear and current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of three (3) years of RN or related experience
• High School diploma or equivalent.  Satisfactory completion of a formal Registered Nurse program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Registered Nurse program (determination by Dignity Health Medical Foundation HR department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions)
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and customer service skills are essential
• Medical terminology familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 coding procedures and reference tools and pharmacology appropriate to the Registered Nurse scope of practice is essential
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred.

***This position is represented by CNA***

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130+ clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality, patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals, along with our joint ventures and partnerships, we offer a robust, state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve .We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

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