Ambulatory RN Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse to be a central member of our patient care team, delivering compassionate care that makes a difference in our patients' lives.

You will perform screenings, risk assessments, provide preventative health education, and coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes and ensure patients feel informed and at ease.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse license for WA state.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers professional nursing care to clinic patients; performs diagnostic testing and related procedures; triages nursing situations per protocols.
• Performs patient assessment/care tests (EKG, Spirometry, vision/hearing screening, etc.).
• Performs complex wound care and dressing changes, including wound vac; removes sutures or staples after provider assessment.
• Inserts/removes tubes, drains, urinary catheters; applies splints/braces.
• Instructs patients on sample collection and test follow-up information.
• Communicates lab results and prescriptions to patients and pharmacies; handles practitioner messages.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

EKG

Wound care

Triage

Communication

Education

RN license WA

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EKG machine

Spirometry

Wound vac

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.

Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes. You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

• Delivers professional nursing care to clinic patients; performs diagnostic testing and related clinical procedures to appropriate level of training/scope of licensure and established procedures; independently triages nursing situations in accordance with standing orders/protocols; addresses more complex, urgent or emergent situations escalated from other clinic staff.
• Performs a variety of patient assessment/care tests (e.g. EKG, Spirometry, vision/hearing screening, peak flow, color blindness, etc.) in accordance with established protocols.
• Makes independent wound assessments and performs complex wound care and dressing changes, including placement or changing of wound vac); removes sutures or staples after wound assessment by a Provider.
• Inserts and/or removes tubes, drains, urinary catheters, including removal of peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC); applies splints/braces.
• Instructs patients in the collection of samples and other tests; ensures that patient or family understands follow-up and referral information.
• Informs patients of lab results, calls in prescriptions to pharmacies and returns practitioners' phone messages.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• One year RN work experience in a clinic setting OR two years of acute care RN work experience

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.