Registered Nurse Infectious Disease Clinic

MultiCare Health System • Puyallup, WA

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About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) functions independently when utilizing the nursing process and is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating, and delegating nursing functions across the lifespan. The RN collaborates with patients, their families or significant others, physicians and advanced practice providers, patient care staff, leadership, and community partners.

The RN uses the nursing process to facilitate patients’ optimal functioning and health, independently triages patients in person, by telephone, and through secure messages, and applies critical thinking to decisions about patient care. The role includes delivering medical regimens as directed by physicians and APPs, delegating selected care functions in accordance with others’ education and competence, and collaborating with the clinic team to improve quality of care, patient experience, and stewardship. The RN also fosters learning and advocates for ethical, holistic care that respects patients’ autonomy and dignity.

This is a 1.0 FTE day-shift position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MultiCare describes a team-focused nursing environment that supports clinical decision-making, professional development, communication, and collaboration. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external applicants with at least one year of experience who commit to two years.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS).
• Current BLS certification.
• Two years of experience as a registered nurse; the posting notes that clinic-setting experience is preferred.
• Candidates with less than two years of experience may be considered for the Transition to Practice Program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Registered nurse experience in a clinic setting.
• Advanced Life Support certification may be required after hire, depending on the assigned clinic site.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process as a systematic approach to nursing care, facilitating optimal patient functioning and health.
• Independently triage patients in person, by telephone, and through secure messages using protocols, guidelines, and standards.
• Use critical thinking and integrate relevant standards, resources, and data when making patient-care decisions.
• Use assessment and analysis skills to deliver medical regimens as directed by physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Delegate selected patient-care functions in accordance with others’ education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Collaborate with the clinic team to improve quality of care, patient experience, and stewardship.
• Foster a learning environment for patients, families, and members of the health care team.
• Advocate for ethical, holistic care that promotes patient autonomy, dignity, and health across diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance.
• Award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development.
• Generous paid time off.
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants with at least one year of experience and a two-year commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level