Clinic RN Float Pierce County Region
Company: Franciscan Medical Group
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Overview
Up to a $5,000 Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Clinic
RNs
- Lump sum payment within 30 days of start date
- 1 year commitment
- Bonus amount prorated by FTE (min 0.6 FTE required) In 2020,
united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care
and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI
Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new
health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason
Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and
expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals
and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are
empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and
well-being of our communities. CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason
are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across
the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system
offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the
most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us
to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most
prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take
care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision,
FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance,
annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a full time Clinic RN
Float for our Regional Float Pool in the Pierce County Region.
Experienced RNs may apply for an excellent opportunity to learn
clinical details across both primary and specialty CHI Franciscan
Medical Group Clinics. You receive additional compensation for your
flexibility to travel around the Puget Sound area as you expand
your knowledge in ambulatory patient care. This is YOUR opportunity
to be part of a high performing team with skills that transfer to
all ambulatory clinics. NOTE: Float Pool Supervisor is willing to
discuss Region that will work best for you! King, Pierce and
Peninsula Regions! Job Summary: This job is responsible for
providing professional nursing services which focus on the
provision of quality patient care in a clinic setting consistent
with CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) standards/values, applicable
regulatory requirements and Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) Scope of
Practice policy. An incumbent is engaged in direct care of clinic
patients, including assessing, coordinating, triaging, evaluating
and delegating work to members of the patient care team, and for
providing education and consultation with patients, families,
physicians and other staff members in implementing appropriate
nursing interventions for optimal patient care. Work is performed
under standards of safety and care that provide
instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in
the absence of a physician/provider. Work requires the application
of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions
regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including
knowledge and integration of available standards, resources and
data, and in the efficient utilization of staff/resources. Work
involves continuous contact with physicians/providers, patients,
patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and
management. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care
provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide
education, and delegate appropriate tasks. If assigned to the
centralized FMG Float Pool, an incumbent provides patient care
services to the assigned clinic/work unit as needed to meeting
staffing needs. Essential Duties:
- Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs
appropriately; managing patient flow to ensure enough time for
patient care and family education. Delegates tasks to other
caregivers as license permits.
- Greet and prepare patients for practitioner. Provide patient
mobility assistance, as necessary. Obtain and record vital signs
and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug
allergies, current medications and presenting problem. Anticipates
the needs of the patient and the practitioner during the exam.
- Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous,
intramuscular, intradermal, or sublingual routes. Start IV's,
maintain and administer IV fluids/meds as ordered by provider.
- Under supervision of the practitioner, inform patients of lab
results, call in prescriptions to pharmacies and return
practitioners' phone messages. Ensure that the patient or family
understands follow-up and referral information. Provide general
health education within own level of expertise and as directed by
practitioner and nurse supervisor;
- Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain
equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of
contaminated items according to Franciscan Medical Group Exposure
Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications,
supplies and equipment and plan accordingly.
- Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures to appropriate
level of training and established procedures. Ensure patient
privacy and comfort during the exam; instruct patients in the
collection of samples and other tests.
- Actively participate in continuing education and meetings;
participates in committees as requested; and participants in
professional development activities and maintains professional
affiliations.
- Triages and responds to patient telephone call using approved
protocols; ensuring documentation of the phone call meets
standards.
- Exhibits and adheres to CHI Franciscan Health's Core Values of
Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
Qualifications
Education/ Work Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Graduate of accredited school of Registered Nursing approved by
the WA State Board of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
- One year clinic RN experience or 2 years of acute care
experience preferred Licensure/Certification
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State
Board of Nursing.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
- If assigned to the Float Pool, current driver's license and
ability to drive to assigned location(s).
Keywords: Franciscan Medical Group, Tacoma , Clinic RN Float Pierce County Region, Healthcare , Tacoma, Washington
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