Ambulatory RN Clinic

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. 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.

• Delivers professional nursing care to clinic patients; performs diagnostic testing and related clinical procedures within the 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 and care tests (e.g., EKG, spirometry, vision/hearing screening, peak flow, color‑blindness, etc.) in accordance with established protocols.
• Conducts 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 catheters (PICC); applies splints and braces.
• Instructs patients in the collection of samples and other tests; ensures patients or families understand follow‑up and referral information.
• Informs patients of lab results, calls in prescriptions to pharmacies, and returns practitioners’ phone messages.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support – CPR certification.
• 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. Through strategic partnerships and integrations, we have expanded our reach across the Puget Sound area, offering a full spectrum of services—from routine wellness to complex disease management—grounded in rigorous research and education. Our network includes 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites, delivering top‑quality, professional healthcare in modern, well‑equipped facilities. Joining our team means contributing to a legacy of compassionate, collaborative care.

Pay

$43.10 – $64.11 per hour