Registered Nurse Service Center

Miramar Health Center Kennewick; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Miramar Health Center Kennewick is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Kennewick, WA location. The role involves direct patient care, triage by phone, and documentation in EPIC EMR. You will collaborate with providers to implement patient plans and coordinate referrals to ensure comprehensive care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for bilingual compensation. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• 1 year outpatient RN experience preferred.
• Active WA RN license.
• Dual WA/OR licensure within 120 days.
• BCLS within 90 days.
• ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Spanish bilingual proficiency preferred at ALTA score 10.

Responsibilities

• Provide care during patient visits and obtain vital signs and health history.
• Perform phone triage to determine next steps and follow-up care.
• Document health history and actions in EMR.
• Assist providers in diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Explain medications and obtain consent from patient/guardian.
• Coordinate patient plan of care and interagency referrals.
• Provide education and initiate follow-up care as needed.

Skills

Bilingual capability

EPIC proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree or higher in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Position Title: Registered Nurse Service Center

City: Kennewick

State: US-WA

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: Yes

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 16947

Job Description

Join our team as a Registered Nurse at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA!

At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, nurses are advocates, educators, and partners who bring our mission of compassionate, individualized care to life every day. They help transform patients’ lives by offering medical expertise along with empathy, connection, and support that address the whole person. At YVFWC, you aren’t just a nurse; you’re a vital force for community transformation.

We are a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew" for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights

• FTE (40 hours per week)
• EMR system is EPIC
• $41.26–$50.55/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
• $7,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
  • At Hire: $2,100.00
  • At 180 days (6 months): $2,800.00
  • At 12 months: $2,100.00
• Bonus will be pro‑rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
• All YVFWC sites are certified for state and federal loan repayment assistance

What You’ll Do

• Provide care during patient visits, discussing chief complaint and obtaining vital signs and complete health history. Develop a baseline physical assessment.
• Perform phone triage with patients to determine chief complaint and assessment of next steps and follow‑up care needed.
• Document health history, assessments, actions and medications in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Assist providers in diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Perform IV starts when ordered. Provide information to patient regarding procedure, site selection and possible complications.
• Communicate with patient to collect information on allergies and pre‑existing conditions.
• Identify the purpose, side effects, and onset of action for each class of drug being given to patient. Explain medication, usage and possible side effects to patient/guardian and obtain consent.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers in developing patient plan of care. Coordinate and plan interagency referrals related to patient care as directed by the provider.
• Collaborate with provider in implementing the patient plan of care including providing education and identifying additional services needed for the patient. Initiate follow‑up care plan as needed.
• Collaborate with ancillary staff to process patients based on providers’ schedule, maintaining smooth patient flow.
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• 1 year of outpatient or clinical RN experience is preferred
• Active WA RN license
• Dual Washington/Oregon licensure required within 120 days
• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC): If the RN holds a license from a participating NLC state, they must provide proof of primary state of residence and proof of completed suicide prevention training during the first week of onboarding. If relocating to Washington, the RN must obtain a Washington RN license within 6 months of hire and update their primary state of residence within 60 days of relocation.
• Military Nurses are not required to obtain Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• BCLS within 90 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS preferred
• This position eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
• Spanish bilingual proficiency preferred at a level 10

Our Mission Statement

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being."

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

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