RN Clinic - Priority Care

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring an RN Clinical Priority Care for a part-time, 0.50 FTE, day position. The role provides professional nursing care to patients in a clinic or outpatient setting in compliance with professional practice standards, using a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach with patients, families, and the care delivery team.

The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; triages calls; counsels and educates patients; takes histories; administers prescribed medications; changes dressings; cleans wounds; monitors vital signs; and documents care in the health record. The position also supports professional development, established policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs, and appropriate responses to urgent or emergency situations.

The salary range is $46.27–$69.41. The hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse license 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.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Assess patient condition, triage patient phone calls, counsel patients, provide patient education, and take patient histories.
• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor patient 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.
• Make professional judgments pertaining to patient care.
• Screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk-in inquiries about medical care, prescription refills, insurance authorizations, and referrals, as needed.
• Evaluate and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed