Clinic Nurse

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Ten paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Retention bonuses

Job summary

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is seeking a skilled nurse to provide holistic patient care in ambulatory settings. The role emphasizes assessments, education, and coordination with the medical team to support integrated health services.

We value licensure in Washington, strong clinical Nursing skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations; bilingual abilities are a plus. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington.
• Skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to apply ongoing patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care; ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish, English/Laotian, English/Cambodian, English/Vietnamese) or sign language are a plus.
• Must not be sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing assessments and education to the medical patients through direct and/or telephone contact.
• Assist medical team in coordinating patient care through intake, assessments, treatments and procedures.
• Prepare equipment and aid practitioners during treatment, examination, and testing.
• Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs to physicians and midwives; dispense medications as directed.
• Assist in development and implementation of policies, protocols and quality assurance standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare and social service professionals serving patients.
• Work with student nurses, modeling and directing clinic nurse activities.
• Participate in staff in-service trainings and nurse meetings.
• Provide nursing services to special populations as needed.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Nursing clinical skills

Ambulatory care experience

Bilingual communication

Background check clearance

Job description

Who We Are:

Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions.

Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services?

YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $35-$51.75 an hour, along with high value benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide ten paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington.


• Skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to apply ongoing patient care.


• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Experience in ambulatory care, or willingness to learn.


• Convenient if bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Laotian, English/Cambodian, English/Vietnamese, and/or ability to sign.


• Candidate has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.


• Ability to successfully pass a background check in relation to the position applied for.

Day to Day:

• Provide holistic nursing assessments and education to the medical patients of YNHS through direct and/or telephone contact.


• Assist medical team members in the coordination of patient care through patient intake, assessments, treatments and procedures.


• Prepares equipment and aids practitioners during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.


• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatment to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician-assistants, and midwives. Dispense medications as directed.


• Assist in the development and implementation of YNHS policies, protocols, standing orders and quality assurance standards.


• Develop and maintain working relationships with healthcare and social service professionals in the community serving YNHS patients.


• Work cooperatively with student nurses, modeling and directing clinic nurse activities.


• Participate actively in staff in-service trainings and nurse meetings.


• Provide nursing services to special populations when needed (correctional facilities, KidScreen, treatment centers, senior centers, etc.).


• Work in coordination with other YNHS staff to develop education programs for YNHS patients and staff.


• Maintain organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area.


• Represent YNHS in local meetings as requested.


• Perform related work and other tasks as requested.