Overview

　　For more than 70 years Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care Stroke Care Orthopedics Neurological Surgery Comprehensive Cancer Care Maternity Care and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area’s largest non-profit employers we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health.

　　Responsibilities

　　Position Summary:

　　The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Staff Nurse and/or licensed medical practitioner in caring for the clinical patient and providing the best possible individualized nursing care in a timely manner with emphasis on cost containment.

　　Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　One year of experience in an outpatient medical office or physician clinic setting.

　　Background and knowledge in medical terminology.

　　Ability to clearly communicate and understand English.

　　Working knowledge of Google Office suite.

　　Current BLS required (must be certified through the American Heart Association).

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Two years of experience in a clinical setting.

　　Associates degree in a related field.

　　Medical Assistant certification.

　　Working knowledge of state-supported programs specific to rural health clinics.

　　English-Spanish bilingual fluency.

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　　Pay Range

　　$20.98 - $23.85 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.