RN Clinic - Pediatrics

PeaceHealth•Bellingham, WA

11d•$46 - $69

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients in a pediatric clinic/outpatient setting, in compliance with professional practice standards. The position promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach involving patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team. This is a Per Diem/Relief position at 0.00 FTE with variable hours. The salary range is $46.27–$69.41; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining terms, and seniority. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; documents care in the healthcare record; and contributes to professional development, policy and procedure maintenance, and quality, safety, environmental, and infection-prevention programs. The role may include screening and prioritizing phone or walk-in inquiries related to medical care, prescription refills, insurance authorizations, and referrals, as well as responding to urgent or emergency situations. The position requires the physical ability to perform patient-care tasks, including patient handling within stated limits, precise use of medical equipment, frequent movement and bending, and occasional hands-on CPR. The work may involve exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noisy environments. Benefits for positions below 0.5 FTE include a 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, a discount program, and an expanded EAP and mental health program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse credential in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient- and family-centered work environment.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office applications.
Effective prioritization skills.
Ability to provide health education to patients, staff, and the community.
Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV, and HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care.
Knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
Ability to handle patients up to 35 pounds without assistive equipment or devices; perform fine motor tasks; frequently push or pull up to 45 pounds of force; perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 pounds of force; move around the work area with frequent sitting; frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, and kneel; and lift non-patient items up to 20 pounds occasionally and 5 pounds frequently.
Ability to complete tasks amid exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted), and ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a registered nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
Assess patient condition; triage patient phone calls; counsel and educate patients; take patient histories; administer prescribed medications; change dressings; clean wounds; and monitor vital signs.
Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
Maintain professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
Participate in developing and maintaining established policies, procedures, and objectives.
Participate in developing and implementing quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-prevention programs.
Apply professional judgment in making patient-care decisions.
May screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk-in inquiries concerning medical care, prescription refills, insurance authorizations, and referrals.
Evaluate and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.