Registered Nurse I/II

Registered Nurse I/II

Location: San Diego, CA

Clinic Registered Nurse I / Clinic Registered Nurse II

Village Health Center

At Father Joe's Villages, we believe that accessible healthcare is an essential pathway to recovery and long-term wellbeing. Throughout our Village Health Center, Clinic Registered Nurses play a critical role in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and other medically underserved populations as they navigate acute health concerns, chronic medical conditions, behavioral health needs, and barriers to care. Every day, our nurses provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that helps patients improve their health, remain engaged in treatment, and access the services they need to move toward greater stability and wellness.

What Success Looks Like

Our Clinic Registered nurses provide hands-on nursing care in a fast-paced, integrated healthcare environment. Successful nurses are clinically skilled, adaptable, and deeply committed to patient-centered care. They remain calm under pressure, exercise sound clinical judgment, and build trusting relationships with patients whose needs are often complex and interconnected. Success in this role means delivering safe, effective nursing care, coordinating services across multidisciplinary teams, supporting positive patient outcomes, and helping patients overcome barriers that can impact their health and wellbeing. Whether working in the clinic, community, or care coordination setting, successful nurses bring compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to serving every patient with dignity and respect.

The Role

Father Joe's Villages is hiring for both Clinic Registered Nurse I and Clinic Registered Nurse II positions. Candidates will be hired at the level that best aligns with their qualifications, experience, licensure, and demonstrated competencies.

Responsibilities for All Clinic Registered Nurses

• Provide direct nursing care, including patient assessment, triage, treatment, medication administration, patient education, and evaluation of patient response to care
• Perform nursing interventions in accordance with provider orders, standing orders, clinical protocols, and scope of licensure
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions, referrals, escalation, or emergency response as needed
• Coordinate care across internal programs, healthcare providers, and community-based services to support continuity of care
• Support multidisciplinary care planning that addresses patients' medical, behavioral health, and social service needs
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Follow patient safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and nursing practice standards
• Participate in quality improvement activities and implementation of clinical best practices
• Promote a trauma-informed, patient-centered, and culturally responsive approach to care

Additional Responsibilities for Clinic Registered Nurse II

• Independently assess and manage complex patient care needs using advanced clinical judgment
• Coordinate care for medically and socially complex patients across multiple healthcare and community-based systems
• Identify barriers to treatment and independently implement referral, follow-up, and care coordination strategies
• Provide day-to-day clinical guidance, support, and knowledge sharing with Medical Assistants, LVNs, and other clinical support staff
• Support workflow improvements, evidence-based practice implementation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Serve as a clinical resource to support effective patient care and clinic operations

Desirable Candidate Profile

All Candidates

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution required
• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, or ability to obtain within the required timeframe upon hire
• Experience in primary care, community health, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), public health, or serving medically underserved populations preferred
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability strongly preferred

Additional Profile for Clinic Registered Nurse II

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional nursing experience required
• Experience supporting patients with complex medical, behavioral health, substance use, or social service needs preferred
• Experience in integrated healthcare, community health, street medicine, care coordination, or case management settings preferred
• Experience providing functional guidance, training, onboarding, or clinical support to staff preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of professional nursing practice, patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based practice principles
• Ability to remain calm, make sound clinical decisions, and respond effectively in changing or urgent situations
• Strong communication, critical thinking, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners
• Commitment to serving individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability with compassion, respect, empathy, empowerment, and dignity

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position based within the Village Health Center and may include service delivery in clinic, in-home, and community-based settings. The role combines direct patient care, care coordination, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a dynamic healthcare environment. While the typical schedule is Monday through Friday, operational needs may require occasional schedule adjustments to support patient care, community-based services, and organizational priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated starting pay ranges for the roles are below:

Clinic Registered Nurse I: $38.50 - $44.25 per hour

Clinic Registered Nurse II: $41.75 - $48.00 per hour

Wages are paid out bi-weekly. Final placement, including level (RN I or RN II) and starting pay rate, will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, licensure, certifications, and internal equity considerations.

Father Joe's Villages offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Employees also have access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources to support work-life balance and overall well-being.

Why Join Father Joe's Villages

Join an organization deeply rooted in Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Empowerment, and Dignity. Make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals and families as they transition from homelessness to housing stability. Work alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to holistic, trauma-informed care. Grow your skills in case management, housing stability, and client advocacy within a respected community organization.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre- and post-employment requirements, which may include background checks, health screenings, license or certification verification, driving record review, and other requirements relevant to the role. These checks are conducted following a conditional offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Father Joe's Villages is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.