Resource Pool-Registered Nurse (Full Time) - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Columbia Valley Community Health Center•Wenatchee, WA

52d

About The Position

As a member of the health care team, the Resource Pool Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver high-quality, compassionate care focused on improving patient health and wellness. The Resource Pool RN will perform and coordinate patient care utilizing clinical judgment and nursing specific skills. This role will rotate between our primary care, express care and outreach sites and may support special clinical initiatives or projects. The Resource Pool RN will undergo training to gain and maintain competencies for all sites in order to confidently float to any CVCH location or department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Current Washington State Registered Nurse license required. Current BLS certification required.
Five years' experience in Community/Migrant Health, Public Health, Family Practice, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or Emergency Room preferred. Strong organizational and triage skills required.
Ability to verbally communicate in English, strong organizational skills, inputting data/typing, speaking clearly, answering telephones, precise eye/hand/foot coordination, fingering/precise manipulation. Knowledge of computer applications and equipment related to work. Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills and have the ability to enter data within company's computer system; must demonstrate manual dexterity. Teaching, mentoring, or staff development program experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability in leadership. Excellent communicator, caring attitude, ability to constructively teacher/mentor/coach others, highly flexible, team player. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with management, nursing staff, and other staff members to achieve program outcomes. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining productive work teams. Ability to work in a fast paced environment under stressful situations.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Essential physical requirements of this job include: light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers; standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 20-30 pounds, utilizing proper lifting techniques and assistance as needed; ability to read forms, computer screens, correspondence and other documents. Staff must be flexible to work some weekends, evenings, and different shifts available.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment; Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures, standards and regulations, ability to analyze problems and make decisions in line with Joint Commission standards, state and federal regulations; ability to read, comprehend, and analyze documents, regulations and policies; ability to prepare and submit complete and succinct documents necessary to the job concisely, accurately and timely. Must be able to pay attention to detail, manipulate/ interpret numbers, perform calculations, advanced assessing/evaluating, problem- solving/reasoning.
Ability to see, hear, feel, verbally communicate. Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.
Possible exposure to toxic materials, communicable diseases, body fluids/blood, and exposure to or use of sharps.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Five years' experience in Community/Migrant Health, Public Health, Family Practice, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or Emergency Room preferred. Strong organizational and triage skills required.
Teaching, mentoring, or staff development program experience preferred.
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and provides direction to the health care team in delivery of quality patient care.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with each team member.
Coordinates flow and assists in providing patient care.
Functions as a clinical resource and mentor for staff regarding patient care concerns and participates in training of health care staff.
Collaborates with other health care agencies and services providing care coordination.
Participates as a preceptor orienting new RN staff members to CVCH.
Models standards of behavior and adheres to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.
Maintains RN Competency in all nursing skills essential to job function.
Responsible for the RN assessment and prioritization of patient needs.
Formulates a nursing plan based on assessed needs.
Performs nursing tasks as appropriate within RN scope of practice.
Documents and maintains appropriate records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Manages and directs incoming triage telephone calls.
Completes triage assessment for scheduled and walk-in patients as needed.
Accurately documents symptoms/complaints, nursing assessment, advice provided and patient/caller response.
Collaborates with provider for appropriate plan of treatment.
Follows policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure consistency and departmental effectiveness as well as improved health care outcomes of patients/callers and their access to appropriate health care.
Assures that pertinent medical information is forwarded to proper departments as needed for continuity of patient care.
Documents triage assessment, plan, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up in electronic health record (EHR).
Identifies patients meeting criteria for case management (e.g., multiple chronic conditions, repeated health crises, high social risk) through registries, risk stratification, and provider referral.
Develops a collaborative care plan based on provider treatment plan and patient/family self-management goals.
Monitors patient/family response to plan of care and revises the care plan as indicated.
Coordinates patient care through ongoing collaboration with provider, patient/family, community, and other members of the health care team.
Facilitates the transition of care from inpatient settings, assisting with timely completion of post hospital follow up to including medication reconciliation, PCP/Specialist follow-up, education, and identifying problem solving barriers.
Maintains required documentation for all care management activities in Electronic Health Record (EMR).
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

Medical: Premera (Self Insured), Preferred Provider, Employee covered - $60.00 per month, Dependents covered - please refer to the benefits Guide 2025 for rates, Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.
Dental: Washington Dental, Employee covered - 100%, Dependents covered - 50%, Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.
Paid Leave: 120 hours - Year 1, 136 hours - Year 2, Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10+ years. Paid Leave may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation. Maximum accrual cap of 320 hours; hours in excess of 320 hours will automatically transfer into the employees EIB.
Extended Illness Bank (EIB): Allows for maximum accrual of 200 hours, PTO hours in excess of 320 will transfer into EIB. Employees are eligible to use EIB hours after at least 3 consecutive scheduled working days of PTO (max 24 hours) which have been used for a personal illness and/or a qualifying event under FMLA or the WA Family Care Act.
Holidays: 88 hours related to: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 3 Diversity Days, Holidays are calculated as 8-hour days if full time, 1.0 FTE, and paid based on the calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Holiday hours will be added to the employee's timecard automatically. If an employee is part-time, as documented in our HR/Payroll system, Holiday hours will be pro-rated. If an employee starts after the calendar year has begun, holiday hours will be prorated based on remaining holidays in the calendar year and diversity days will be prorated as outlined below: Jan 1- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE), May 1 - August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE), Sept 1 - Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.0 FTE), Please refer to the Paid Leave policy for additional details.
403(b) Retirement Plan: Lincoln Financial, 150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee's contribution, Immediately. Vesting schedule: 20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years.
Employee Assistance Program: Mutual of Omaha, Free short-term counseling for employee and family, Immediately. Call 800-316-2796
Long-term Disability: Mutual of Omaha, Employee Only (variable), First of the month following the first date of employment.
Basic Term Life: Mutual of Omaha, Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000), First of the month following the first date of employment.
Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D): Mutual of Omaha, Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000), First of the month following the first date of employment.
Supplemental Term Life: Mutual of Omaha, Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s), First of the month following the first date of employment.
Voluntary AD&D: Mutual of Omaha, Employee / Family, First of the month following the first date of employment.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement: RedQuote, Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year., First of the month following the first date of employment.
Flex Plan: Medical: RedQuote, Flex Plan: Maximum $3,300 per year, Direct Deposit available, First of the month following the first date of employment.
Flex Plan: Dependent Care: RedQuote, Flex Plan: Maximum $5,000 per year, Direct Deposit available, First of the month following the first date of employment.
AFLAC: Supplemental insurance - cafeteria plan, First of the month following the first date of employment.
Wellness Stipend: CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership OR CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service (i.e.: Beachbody on Demand, Les Mills, etc.), Immediately. Once employee has submitted invoice to HR/Payroll department.
Cell Phone Discounts: Discounted monthly access fees, Discounted select accessories and special equipment, Available for personal cell phones, currently in place with AT&T & Verizon
Tuition Reimbursement: For approved courses, the cost of tuition, books, and lab fees may be reimbursed at 75% of the actual costs up to a maximum of: $4,000 for an Associate's degree, vocational, technical, or certification program, $6,000 for a Bachelor's degree, $8,000 for a Master's degree, Upon approval; regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week, have successfully passed their evaluation period and are in good standing may apply. Employees must agree to work for a period of one (1) year from the date of receipt of tuition reimbursement and obtain satisfactory completion of approved courses or Challenge Exams.