Registered Nurse

About This Role

Improve community health by providing general nursing care, education, and a range of services, bridging the roles of provider, medical assistant, and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment, analysis, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and health teaching
• Triage walk-in patients and phone calls using the nursing process to assess the level of care needed
• Define the history of present illness, update medications, and collect a comprehensive medical, surgical, and social history
• Perform mental health, chemical dependency, and functional needs assessments
• Facilitate patient care and document all communication into the electronic health record
• Manage the work flows for the care team, including labs, testing, and imaging, delegating to support staff when appropriate
• Use algorithms and protocols to refill medications
• Coordinate with providers and medical assistants to prioritize patient care and provide efficient patient flow in the clinic
• Observe and follow required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps and use of personal protective equipment
• Provide oversight and delegation of tasks to LPN and MA staff
• Obtain orders from provider, written or verbal, in accordance with Washington State Department of Health licensing board scope of practice
• Work within scope of practice as determined by Washington State Department of Health at all times

Requirements

• Valid Washington State RN License
• Excellent customer service skills and compassion for patients
• Basic computer user skills, with the ability to document electronically clearly and efficiently
• Excellent oral communications skills
• Ability to work independently and with the care team
• CPR/BLS certified

Qualifications

• 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 in the Community Health setting a plus.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Experience in a clinic setting as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in triage
• Experience in the Community Health setting
• Experience with electronic health record
• Experience with process improvement
• Supervisory experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications