Clinic RN in Outpatient Family Medicine

Unity Care NW•Bellingham and Ferndale, WA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinic RN provides direct, visit-based nursing care in a primary care setting, supporting same-day access, provider visits, and in-clinic patient flow. This role focuses on walk-in triage, nurse visits, clinical support, and real-time coordination with providers and care team members to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Knowledge and training in the field of Nursing typically acquired through a formal BSN degree program
Washington State RN License
Ambulatory Care Nursing Board Certification (view details at Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC™) | ANA ) - if not currently certified, must obtain within first year of employment and we'll reimburse the certification exam fee after passing the exam
Minimum 1 year RN experience
Strong clinical assessment and in-person triage skills
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (can get certified when starting)
Ability to use the following software: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Electronic Medical Records (we use Epic), patient scheduling system, HR/Payroll program for timesheets, training systems and SharePoint.
Ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to special population groups, including those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, economic standing, and others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in primary care, urgent care, or community health
Ability to communicate bilingually in English & Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs in-clinic nursing assessments, interventions, and patient education within RN scope
Conducts independent RN visits for acute and select chronic concerns per protocol and provider collaboration
Performs CLIA waived testing, injections, immunizations, wound care, and other clinical procedures per standing orders
Prepares patients for provider visits and supports efficient clinic flow
Communicates significant findings/changes in patient condition to the provider in a timely manner.
Documents all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record
Triages walk-in patients and in-basket items as assigned according to approved protocols
Assesses urgency and routes patients to the appropriate level of care
Responds to same-day and emergent patient needs in collaboration with providers and the care team
Reviews and acts on urgent and critical lab results per protocol and provider direction
Coordinates urgent and medically complex referrals in collaboration with providers
Communicates with external partners including pharmacies, hospitals, specialists, and long-term care facilities as needed for active patient issues
Supports transitions of care as assigned during in-clinic patient visits
Participates in clinic-based quality improvement initiatives and achievement of quality measures
Identifies care delivery or safety concerns using established reporting processes
Collaborates with MAs, providers, other RNs, and Quality team members to ensure continuity and coverage during clinic hours

Benefits

A friendly and collaborative team environment
A competitive compensation package
Outpatient clinic – no hospital work
Day shifts only – no nights
No Sunday shifts
Loan Repayment Application Opportunities
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
6 paid holidays
Generous paid time off of 108 hours accrued in Year 1, 156 hours accrued in Year 2 and gradually increasing to 196 hours accrued per year over 10 years
Paid sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours paid
Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Spending Account
Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Alternative transportation incentives
Healthy Living reimbursement
Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services
Continuing Education (days & funds)
Reimbursement of Washington State license renewal fees