Clinic Nurse

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services•Yakima, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS), established in 1975, serves patients in various areas including Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care, and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness, and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions. We are seeking a passionate team member to serve our community of patients and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington.
Skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to apply ongoing patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Experience in ambulatory care, or willingness to learn.
Candidate has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.
Ability to successfully pass a background check in relation to the position applied for.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Laotian, English/Cambodian, English/Vietnamese, and/or ability to sign.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic nursing assessments and education to the medical patients of YNHS through direct and/or telephone contact.
Assist medical team members in the coordination of patient care through patient intake, assessments, treatments, and procedures.
Prepare equipment and aid practitioners during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatment to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician-assistants, and midwives.
Dispense medications as directed.
Assist in the development and implementation of YNHS policies, protocols, standing orders, and quality assurance standards.
Develop and maintain working relationships with healthcare and social service professionals in the community serving YNHS patients.
Work cooperatively with student nurses, modeling and directing clinic nurse activities.
Participate actively in staff in-service trainings and nurse meetings.
Provide nursing services to special populations when needed (correctional facilities, KidScreen, treatment centers, senior centers, etc.).
Work in coordination with other YNHS staff to develop education programs for YNHS patients and staff.
Maintain an organized, clean, efficient, and confidential work area.
Represent YNHS in local meetings as requested.
Perform related work and other tasks as requested.