RN Clinic - Walk In Clinic
PeaceHealth · Bellingham, WA · 3 days ago
Healthcare$46.27–$69.41/hrFull-time
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Clinic - Primary Care 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! ***
Job Summary
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.
Details of the position
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates 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.
- Maintains a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.
What you bring
- Accredited School of Nursing Required.
- 1 year Preferred: experience as a registered nurse
- Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice
- Required: Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support
- May be required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Required: Upon Hire
- Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice
- 1 year Preferred: experience as a registered nurse
- Required: Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
- 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: Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care
- Required: Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care
- 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).
- Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
- Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
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).
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
- Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
- Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
- 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).
- Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Benefits
- 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
Application Instructions
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. See how PeaceHealth is committed to For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.