Staff RN Urgent Care

Salary Range: $35.82/hr to $66.24/hr DOE

$5,000 sign on bonus

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, sick time, and paid time off to all employees working 20 or more hours per week.

Job Summary: The RN Urgent Care nurse is clinically competent to coordinate and deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Manages adult and pediatric patients presenting with urgent medical needs in collaboration with providers. Uses critical thinking and appropriate provider consultation to work within scope of practice to the highest level of licensure and training. Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration which includes the use of available community resources. Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Essential functions:

• Assists other providers as needed for the best patient flow.
• Coordinates and assists patients in scheduling acute, specialty, or routine care appointments, including referrals.
• Demonstrates proficiency in application of clinical knowledge as it applies to the specific clinic setting.
• Considers cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial factors that affect patient perception of and adherence to health care plans when interacting with patients, families, support systems, and the community.
• Utilizes critical thinking and assessment skills to follow provider approved protocols.
• Contacts pharmacy for medication refills for patients as needed.
• Educates patients regarding test results and medical conditions, explaining medical terms and procedures in manner understandable to patients.
• Maintains a working knowledge of medication frequently utilized, researching any medication not familiar with.
• Develops a familiarization with brand/generic medication names.
• Maintains familiarity with all forms and paperwork utilized throughout the clinic.
• Participates in the advancement of professional nursing practice through continuing education and self-development; develops and maintains professional credibility.
• Demonstrates professional nursing leadership and contributes to a smooth work flow by assisting team members as needed.
• Responds to codes within the assigned facility if assigned to code team.
• Collaborates with department Practice Manager and Clinical Supervisor to ensure new team members receive appropriate orientation and reports on trainee performance.
• Serves as clinical resource to department staff; contributes to the professional growth and development of other clinical staff.

PROBLEM SOLVING- Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. Investigates and follows through on unusual orders or requests for service or information. Follows proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow up and/or prevention can occur. Records/reports the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and removes any faulty equipment from service. Contributes to the achievement of Quality Improvement and participates in QI activities. Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet patient expectations. Takes initiative to do or redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is the work of someone else. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. BSN preferred.

Experience/Training: Minimum one (1) year previous nursing experience in a clinic or acute care setting preferred; experience specific to departmental specialty strongly desired.

License/Certifications: Current WA State RN License required. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. Ambulatory Care Nursing certification or appropriate specialty preferred.

Other Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong organizational skills and technical proficiency. Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and use critical thinking skills to problem solve. Proficient in the use of Electronic Health Record systems, Microsoft Office suite and other clinical applications. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Our Mission: To continually improve the health of our communities serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time.

About Us: Skagit Regional Health the umbrella name for Skagit Valley Hospital, Skagit Regional Clinics, and Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics is a health care leader in Northwest Washington, providing advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the people of our communities. Skagit Regional Health has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Skagit Regional Health is a smoke free campus and is committed to Safety, Compassion, Presentation, and Efficiency.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.42 - $66.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Urgent Care

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Vernon, WA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Vernon, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person