Registered Nurse (RN) - Primary Care Clinic

Description

Where it Matters Most! At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), Nurses have the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families, practice holistic, team-based primary care, focus on prevention, education, and improving long-term health outcomes, and serve the Puyallup Tribal community and other Indigenous patients and families.

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
• (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
• (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Student loans: PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs

What Makes this Role Different

• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families
• Practice holistic, team-based primary care
• Focus on prevention, education, and improving long-term health outcomes
• Work in an organization that honors Native culture, traditions, and community values
• Participate in community health events that extend care beyond the clinic walls
• Be part of a collaborative team where your voice, ideas, and expertise are valued

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient triage, assessments, treatments, medication administration, IV starts, and nursing interventions
• Educate patients and families on chronic disease management, preventive care, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices
• Cookordinate care and connect patients with internal and community resources
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care
• Participate in community outreach events and health education initiatives that promote wellness throughout the community
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation
• Participate in telephone and in-clinic triage, including an after-hours call rotation
• Serve as a mentor and resource for new nursing staff as assigned

Opportunities to Grow

• Develop expertise in specialized nursing roles, including: Diabetes Education, Women's Health and Obstetrics, Employee Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Tobacco Cessation, Chronic Pain Management, Clinical Training and Nursing Education

Requirements

• Current WA State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least three (3) years of direct patient care experience in acute care and/or primary care OR Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with at least five (5) years of direct patient care experience
• Experience providing patient education
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to obtain ACLS and/or PALS as required
• Experience using electronic health records
• Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance