RN Clinic - Family Practice

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus may be available

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Clinic - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position in Washington. The salary range for this job opening is $46.27 – $69.41 per hour, with the hiring rate dependent on education, experience and applicable agreements.

The RN will provide professional nursing care in the clinic/outpatient setting, support a collaborative care team and participate in quality improvement and patient education initiatives. A hiring bonus may be available.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing required.
• 1 year RN experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse license in state of practice.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge of Medicare and ambulatory care regulations.
• Ability to educate patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in clinic.
• Document nursing care in the health record.
• Promote quality improvement, safety and infection prevention.
• Triage phone calls and respond to inquiries.
• Monitor patient vital signs and administer medications.
• Provide patient education and promote team collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Prioritization

Health education

Medicare/Regulations

Age-specific care

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Electronic records

Job description

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Clinic - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $46.27 – $69.41. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring Bonus may be available! Provides professional nursing care to patients in the clinic/outpatient setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. This includes assessing patient’s condition, triaging patient phone calls, counseling patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds and monitoring patient vital signs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures and objectives.
• Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Demonstrates competence in making professional judgements pertaining to patient care.
• May screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk in inquiries concerning their medical care, prescription refills and insurance authorizations and referrals.
• Evaluates and responds appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required

Experience

• 1 year Preferred: experience as a registered nurse

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)
• Effective prioritization skills (Required)
• Ability to provide health education to patients, staff and community (Required)
• Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

EEO Affimative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.