Clinic Registered Nurse

PTHA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, WA is seeking a full-time Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care and health education. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. The RN will work collaboratively with the healthcare team, participate in community health education programs, and maintain patient care documentation.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

18+ annual paid holidays

Generous paid sick and vacation accruals

401(k) with annual profit sharing

Life & AD&D insurance coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent work/home life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' clinical nursing experience in acute or primary care.
• Experience providing health education to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, triage, and health education.
• Communicates daily with healthcare team on patient status.
• Participates in after-hours monthly call rotation.

Skills

Health Education

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Description

Position Close Date: 5/22/2025

The PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a full-time Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to work hands-on, providing direct patient care, triage, and general health education. This is a Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM position with participation in the after-hours monthly call rotation.

“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”

We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market based salary, and benefits packages including:

• Monday – Friday schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits – monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
• 18+ annual paid holidays
• Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Life & AD&D insurance coverage
• PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work/home life balance

CLINIC REGISTERED NURSE (RN) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates and works in partnership daily with health care team and PTHA personnel on patients’ status and provision of health care and education.
• Carries out preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, including triage and assessment of patients of all ages, and administers medications, treatments and IV starts, as ordered or directed and completes documentation by end of day.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of individual’s and families’ health education needs.
• Provides patient education on chronic conditions including but not limited to tobacco cessation, cancer, diabetes, asthma, COPD, heart disease, obesity and various topics at patient or provider request.
• Remains knowledgeable of current health information, care management, medications, teaching techniques and important aspects of healthcare.
• Assists in the review and development of new health education materials including various media (i.e. Tribal newspaper, lobby TVs, pamphlets, seasonal campaigns, etc.) as directed.
• Plans and coordinates and participates in health education programs/activities that will educate the community on health related topics and fosters community involvement in achieving health-related goals as directed.
• Participates in applicable grant writing as it relates to the activities of the health educator. Provides written reports, data, and materials as requested.
• Maintains knowledge of and collaborative relationship with appropriate resources in and outside of PTHA for coordination of client’s care. Makes referrals as necessary to other departments and agencies.
• Provides peer training and orientation for new staff as needed and directed.
• Responds to patient issues received via telephone and email, within two business days.
• Addresses in-clinic triage same day.
• Participate in after-hours monthly call rotation as assigned and required.

Requirements

• WA State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) and minimum (3) years' clinical nursing experience providing director patient care in an acute care and/or primary care setting -OR- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and minimum (5) years' clinical nursing experience
• Current/valid WA State Driver's License, reliable vehicle, and proof of liability insurance.
• Experience providing health education to patients
• Current BLS certification and ability to obtain ACLS and/or PALS as directed