Nurse RN - Pediatrics

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. 

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. 

Company:

Prima Medical Foundation dba MarinHealth Medical Network

Work Shift:

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

The purpose of the Nurse (RN)’s role is to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, direct, and appropriately delegate to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care. This registered professional nurse will function within the full scope of RN licensure, according to the California Nursing Practice Act. The RN duties include communicating with Physicians and other Registered Nurses about patient needs, administering IVs and medications to aid their patients’ health, and using medical equipment to monitor patients’ vital signs. The RN will provide assessment, development, and implementation of the care plan, evaluating the effectiveness of that care, directing emergency interventions, and collaborating with physicians, team members, and others to optimally manage patient care in the interest of the patient, acting as a patient advocate when necessary.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Pay Range:
$58.68 - $73.84 - $88.00

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Individual

• Triages patients’ physical symptoms appropriately and consults with physicians per protocol.
• Assesses symptoms and provides appropriate patient follow-up.
• Provides pre- and post-procedure education for patients.
• Educates patients about their condition and explains treatment options as directed by the physician.
• Teaches patients the importance of self-monitoring, managing their condition, and accessing appropriate resources.
• Reviews daily lab/test results, physician tasks, and clinical worklists as assigned.
• Assists the Nurse Supervisor and/or Director with nursing practices and participates in developing policies and protocols for patient care.
• Initiates and maintains personal professional development through continuing education.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team

• Responds to emergencies and supports the team in acute situations.
• Assists in maintaining safety equipment and the emergency cart within the clinic.
• Ensures all documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
• Promotes communication and collaboration with clinical managers, physicians, and staff to ensure patient safety and adherence to clinic protocols.
• Identifies work-related problems and provides solutions, continuously seeking ways to improve services.
• Occasionally covers for other staff as necessary, both inter- and intra-departmentally.
• Notifies the Clinical Lead of changes affecting their schedule.

Practice

• Represents the clinic professionally in interactions with patients, families, and the community.
• Participates in clinic meetings as required.
• Contributes to special projects as assigned.
• Participates in educational seminars provided by the clinic or within the community.
• Demonstrates initiative and fosters cooperation between departments.

Qualifications:

Education:

• • Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
• • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
   

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse California license.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.

Experience:

• • Three to five years of practical RN experience; outpatient experience preferred.
• • One to two years of practical experience in a physician’s office or medical office setting preferred.

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [email protected].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.