Registered Nurse - Primary Care at Downtown Public Health Center

King County•Seattle, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced Family Health Clinic providing primary care and perinatal services to low-income families, from newborns to seniors, including people with medical complexity and social vulnerability. The team includes public health physicians, Swedish Family Medicine residents and preceptors, nurses, medical assistants, social work, interpreters, referral coordinators, administrative staff, and insurance enrollment assistance staff. The RN coordinates with programs throughout the facility to support seamless client care. The role includes nursing triage, assessments and interventions, patient care planning and evaluation, medical care coordination, adult and pediatric immunizations, and mental health screening. The RN carries out prescribed treatments, administers medications, and coordinates with health care staff to provide safe and orderly services. The RN also supports daily clinic operations by maintaining the clinic environment, coordinating the patient care team, delegating tasks within scope of practice, and directing efficient clinic flow. This is a fully benefitted, 1.0 FTE Career Service position with a typical Monday–Friday schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position is overtime eligible and may require night work as needed to support operational needs. The work location is Downtown Public Health Center in Seattle, Washington. Recruitment may also be used to fill additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary, or Special Duty Assignment vacancies over the following six months.

Requirements

Current Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
Associate preparation in nursing science or a higher-level nursing degree (BSN, MSN, DNP, and/or PhD) from an accredited school of nursing.
Pass a security clearance, background check, pre-employment physical, and credentialing.
BLS-CPR for healthcare providers.
Valid Washington State Driver's License or ability to travel to various sites within Seattle-King County.
Willingness to work nights as needed to support operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a language other than English, particularly Spanish, Lingala, Portuguese, French, Tigrinya, Amharic, Marshallese, Russian, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Mongolian, Chuukese, Vietnamese, Dhari, Tagalog, or Somali.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments and interventions, patient care planning and evaluation, and medical care coordination.
Maintain the clinic environment, coordinate patient care team efforts, delegate tasks, and direct clinic flow.
Carry out prescribed treatments; administer medications and vaccinations; and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
Conduct medical screening and triage with patients by phone and in person.
Obtain and document health history, chief complaint, vital signs, growth monitoring data, assessment data, and developmental screening data.
Refer patients to or consult with other health care providers.
Follow Public Health medical records policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws governing release of health information.
Build relationships with individuals and families to promote interactive problem solving and provide patient education.
Delegate tasks as permitted under the Nurse Practice Act.
Participate in and assist with training and orientation of students and new employees.
Establish and maintain tracking of acute and chronic illness management data.
Participate in clinic quality improvement projects to enhance patient care.
Maintain clinic supplies and equipment according to OSHA/WISHA safe-environment standards.
Provide patient care according to practice guidelines, community standards, and federal and state laws and regulations.
Maintain professional competence through continuous learning, continuing education, professional reading, and other activities that develop knowledge and skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.