Clinic I RN
Company: Franciscan Medical Group
Location: Federal Way
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Overview
Up to a $5,000 Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Clinic
RNs
- Lump sum payment within 30 days of start date
- 2 year commitment
- Bonus amount prorated by FTE (min 0.6 FTE required)CHI
Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of
patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a
seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home.
From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized
care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with
convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and
innovative treatments and technologies.
As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following
additional benefits:
- Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within
the company
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Care@Work premium account for additional support with children,
pets, dependent adults, and household needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and
Identify Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Program
Responsibilities
Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan
Health, is currently seeking a full time Clinic RN I for the
fast-paced Franciscan Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic on the St.
Francis Hospital campus in Federal Way. This is an opportunity to
come a key member of an excellent team. No weekends or
organizationally recognized holidays required.
Job Summary:
This job is responsible for providing professional nursing services
which focus on the provision of quality patient care in a clinic
setting consistent with CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH)
standards/values, applicable regulatory requirements and Franciscan
Medical Group (FMG) Scope of Practice policy. An incumbent is
engaged in direct care of clinic patients, including assessing,
coordinating, triaging, evaluating and delegating work to members
of the patient care team, and for providing education and
consultation with patients, families, physicians and other staff
members in implementing appropriate nursing interventions for
optimal patient care.
Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide
instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in
the absence of a physician/provider. Work requires the application
of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions
regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including
knowledge and integration of available standards, resources and
data, and in the efficient utilization of staff/resources. Work
involves continuous contact with physicians/providers, patients,
patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and
management. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care
provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide
education, and delegate appropriate tasks.
Essential Duties:
- Delivers professional nursing care to clinic patients; performs
diagnostic testing and related clinical procedures to appropriate
level of training/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.
- Administers patient medications per written provider order;
tracks and logs medication usage per established policies;
inventories counts of controlled substances.
- Assists with point of care testing (CLIA-Waived Tests only)/lab
tests following established protocols/instructions.
- Documents procedures and interactions in patient's electronic
medical record in accordance with established procedures; enters,
pends and signs orders as appropriate.
- Prepares patients for practitioner visit; rooms patients,
obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information,
such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and
presenting problem; chaperones and documents the patient exam,
ensuring patient privacy and comfort.
- Organizes exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep and
re-stocking of supplies; prepares, cleans and sterilizes
instruments and maintains related equipment.
- Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of
communication tools/materials for /effective communication and
understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect
communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment
and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and
proper skills associated with the department's defined specific
populations served.Performs related duties as required.
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Qualifications
Education/ Work Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the
Washington State Board of Nursing. One year RN work experience in a
clinic setting OR two years of acute care RN work experience
preferred.Licensure/Certification:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State
Board of Nursing.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
Keywords: Franciscan Medical Group, Federal Way , Clinic I RN, Healthcare , Federal Way, Washington
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