Registered Nurse

Purpose of Job

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing general nursing care, education, and a range of services that will bridge the roles of the provider, medical assistant and support staff as listed below. This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides quality patient care in our patient centered medical home model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, analysis, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and health teaching.
• Triages walk-in patients and phone calls using the nursing process to assess the level of care needed.
• Defines the history of present illness, updates medications, and collects a comprehensive medical, surgical and social history.
• Performs mental health, chemical dependency, and functional needs assessments.
• Facilitates patient care, and documents all communication into the electronic health record.
• Manages the work flows for the care team including labs, testing and imaging, delegating to support staff when appropriate.
• Uses algorithms and protocols to refill medications.
• Captures orders from provider, written or verbal, in accordance with Washington State Department of Health licensing board scope of practice.
• Works within scope of practice, as determined by Washington State Department of Health, at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Valid Washington State RN License. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from four-year college or university, preferred. Experience in a clinic setting as a Registered Nurse preferred. Experience in triage and experience in the Community Health setting a plus. Experience with electronic health record strongly preferred. Experience with process improvement and Supervisory experience a plus.
• Skills: Excellent customer service skills and compassion for patients required. Basic computer user skills required, with the ability to document electronically clearly and efficiently. Excellent oral communications skills required. Must be able to work independently and with the care team. CPR/ BLS certified.
• Physical Demands: Required to sit for greater than 25-50% of the day, and stand and be mobile at least 25% of the time. Required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3rds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs less than 1/3rd of the time. Communicating by talking/ hearing occurs over 2/3rs of the day, with a large amount of this occurring over the telephone. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is less than 1/3rd of the time for up to 25 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 25 pounds.

Benefits with You and Your Family in Mind

• Up to three weeks of paid time off your first year plus nine paid holidays
• Free Life Flight membership for your family
• No-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Continuing education, license, and tuition reimbursement opportunities

Physical Demands

Required to sit for greater than 25-50% of the day, and stand and be mobile at least 25% of the time. Required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3rds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs less than 1/3rd of the time. Communicating by talking/ hearing occurs over 2/3rds of the day, with a large amount of this occurring over the telephone. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is less than 1/3rd of the time for up to 25 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 25 pounds.