Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) - Same-Day Clinic

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 8am-5pm upon opening of Same-Day Clinic. Temporary Schedule of Monday - Friday 8am -   5pm. 

Help Build Something New in Same-Day Care

Mendocino Community Health Clinic (MCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare to all members of our communities, regardless of income or background. Our mission is rooted in Compassion, Integrity, and Service, and our staff live these values daily. When you join MCHC, you join a passionate team making a real impact in the lives of patients across Mendocino and Lake Counties.

We are excited to announce that MCHC will be opening a brand-new Same-Day Clinic, with an anticipated launch in early 2026. To ensure a smooth opening, we plan to welcome new team members ahead of time, providing them with thorough training and the opportunity to build strong organizational knowledge. As a Clinical Registered Nurse, you’ll help lay the foundation for excellent patient experiences from day one by shaping workflows, building a strong care team, and setting the standard for same-day access to care.

In this role, you’ll use your clinical expertise to triage patients, support providers, and ensure smooth care coordination across the health center. If you’re energized by new beginnings, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of creating something that will make a lasting impact on community health, this opportunity is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide same-day clinical support to patients via in-person and phone triage once the clinic opens.
• Use nursing protocols and sound clinical judgment to assess urgent medical needs.
• Help develop and refine patient flow processes for efficient, compassionate care.
• Deliver direct patient care and supervise medical assistants and LVNs within the Care Team.
• Monitor follow-up care after emergency room visits or hospital discharge.
• Partner with the Population Health team to manage chronic care and overdue screenings.
• Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and role model for nursing best practices.
• Manage daily team huddles and provider inboxes to maintain continuity and high-quality care.
• Administer and verify injections and vaccines as needed.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement, training, and cross-site support.

Skills We Value

• Strong clinical reasoning and triage skills
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Team-oriented mindset and flexibility
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and multitask
• Leadership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving
• Passion for healthcare equity and community service

What We Offer

• Eligible to apply for Loan Repayment Programs such as AHLP
• Eligible to apply for MCHC Gap Loan Repayment Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Apply Today!
Join us at the start of something exciting. Bring your nursing skills, ideas, and energy to help build a Same-Day Clinic that will make a difference from the very first patient we serve.

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Completion of an approved IV therapy course
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• 2+ years of RN experience in an outpatient or clinic setting
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (fluent)