RN Outpatient Outpatient Full-time
Samaritan Healthcare (WA)

Clinic RN, Family Medicine

Samaritan Healthcare (WA) Moses Lake, WA 98837, US

 Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values 

Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate

At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcare—we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We’re committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve. 

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) functions within the nursing scope of practice under the direction and supervision of the Provider (physician, PA or ARNP) and is responsible for assisting in providing care and implementing delegated activities of care.  An understanding of contemporary nursing principles and skills must be demonstrated, unique to their clinical assignment.

This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday between the hours of 07:45am-5:15pm.

EXTRA INCENTIVE:

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus, subject to two-year Hospital Sign on Bonus Agreement. (External candidates only.)

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Interviews patient, documents chief complaint, measures vital signs and accurately records information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) as appropriate.
  2. Establishes priorities in organizing daily activities, effectively manages patient flow and anticipates special equipment, solutions and miscellaneous supplies needed for various procedures.
  3. Triages patients to the level of care necessary to provide quality patient care with the best possible results based on triage protocols and consultation with Providers.
  4. Assist/Initiate with BLS measures.
  5. Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.
  6. Consistently demonstrates correct handling of procedure specimens per Provider orders, including appropriate identification, labeling, dating and disposition of the specimen.
  7. Communicates test results and instructions to patients per practice protocol.
  8. Acts as a content expert and clinical resource by providing staff and patient education.
  9. Educates patient and care givers about diagnostic procedures, medications, chronic disease management and treatment instructions (e. diabetes, AIDS, immunizations).
  10. Carries out orders as approved by the supervising Providers.
  11. Assists Provider by preparing the patients and equipment for examinations and procedures. Assists the Provider during procedures and treatments.
  12. Assesses surgical and acute wounds to assist the Provider with treatment.
  13. Understands the proper application of splints, slings, cast boots, braces, etc. Measures for knee braces and other appliances.
  14. Starts and monitors IV as directed.
  15. Ensures proper inventorying and ordering of medical supplies and maintenance of emergency equipment.
  16. Assists with medication management for patients. Accurately and promptly requests prescription authorizations and orders refills on medications as authorized by Provider and/or practice policy.
  17. Understands surgical inpatient procedures and care.
  18. Performs the following non-face to face services:
    1. Referral management
    2. Communication of test results
    3. Development and updating of Care Plans
    4. Medication management
    5. Assistance with connections and communication with community resources
    6. Patient education and communication
    7. Assists with documentation in documentation platforms as required in addition to appropriate documentation within the EMR.
  19. Acts as a resource for patient care and ensure that patients are scheduled with the Provider that is best suited to meet their healthcare needs.
  20. Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, and employees as appropriate.
  21. Understands and has knowledge of diagnoses, billing, and procedures.
  22. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
  23. Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
  24. Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor agreements.
  25. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
  26. Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
  27. Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The professional in the Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) position reports to the Director of Operations with clinical oversight provided by the Clinic Care Director. This position works closely with all Samaritan Clinic Departments and professionals in order to provide quality patient care. This position may be primarily assigned to specific medical specialty department but may be asked to work in other departments including Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Family Medicine, OB/Women’s Health, Urgent Care, Podiatry, and other departments as requested.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Education:
    1. Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
    2. BSN preferred.
  • License:
    1. Current Washington state Registered Nurse license.
  • Experience:
    1. Experience working in a clinic setting providing support to providers in a variety of medical specialties preferred.
  • Skills/Competencies:
    1. Bilingual English/Spanish desired.
    2. Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
    3. Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
    4. Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making.  Practices within legal and ethical guidelines. 
    5. Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum and the ability to work with various providers in specialty departments.
    6. Facilitates and demonstrates communication critical to effective teamwork among various departments.
    7. Current (Healthcare Provider [HCP] level) CPR certification.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasional lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
  2. Extremely heavy physical effort, lift/carry up to 50
  3. Intermittent exertion when performing treatments.
  4. Good reading eyesight; full visual acuity, depth perception, and color perception.
  5. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with Providers, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

 

As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.

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The Hepatology Nurse Specialist participates in public health outreach work of the Liver Disease and Hepatitis Program (LDHP), including education programs for healthcare professionals and patients and participates in LDHP research projects, to fulfill deliverables included in IRB-approved research projects. Frequent air travel within Alaska is required to fulfill job duties. Responsibilities Using critical thinking and problem solving skills in a dynamic and systematic collaborative approach to providing and coordinating health care services to liver disease patients, including those who require long-term chronic care management. Uses advanced nursing specialty knowledge to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and interact with the patients. Evaluates options and services to meet the individual’s health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. This may include the development and maintenance of patient tracking and reporting programs for the purposes of identifying gaps in the health care delivery system. Reviews healthcare provider’s orders, implementing interventions identified in the care plan and evaluating the patient’s progress toward attaining the outcomes. Works collaboratively with the LDHP healthcare team and Tribal partners. Independently and consistently uses nursing knowledge to collect and document patient data. Evaluates and processes referrals to develop a plan of care to meet patient’s needs and follows up to see that prescribed interventions are completed. Performs nursing procedures, carries out prescribed medical treatments, and provides patient education. Completes prior authorization as needed for patient treatments. Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards, including physical, social, and emotional care. Has the flexibility to adapt to new and changing situations. Advocates for the patient in an ethical manner, and delivers care in a non-judgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with the patient, family, and other health care providers in the formation of overall goals and the plan of care, as well as in decisions related to the care and the delivery of services. Facilitates patient travel as needed. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, evidence-based practice, and cost in planning and delivering patient care, and assists the patient and family in identifying and securing appropriate and available services to address health-related needs. This includes communications and coordination with various insurance payers, including ANMC’s Purchased and Referred Care, Alaska Medicaid, and independent insurance companies. Plans, collaborates, and coordinates with external facilities to arrange care for complex subspecialty needs not provided at ANMC. Utilizes extensive problem solving and critical thinking skills in triaging patients with liver disease via the telephone, email, text, and in-person scenarios. Provides nursing support at field clinics in rural hubs, as well as preparation and follow up of patients seen in field clinics. Coordination with specialty clinic staff in field clinics to ensure effective clinic operations and patient attendance at those clinics. This includes travel to rural field clinic hubs and remote village locations. Performs FibroScans (once trained) on patients with liver disease in outpatient and field clinic settings. This includes travel to rural field clinic hubs and remote village locations. Facilitates telemedicine communication with Community Health providers (CHAP) and clinic staff for provision of consultation to providers and care to patients in rural/remote locations. Participates in LDHP public health endeavors, including administering screening tests, including hepatitis C and HIV, and training CHAP to perform those screening tests. Provides education about screening tests, viral hepatitis, and other liver diseases to patients at health fairs. Assures linkage to care and treatment for patients diagnosed with hepatitis C, HIV, or other liver diseases. Participates in curriculum development, facilitation of learning, ECHO spoke provider and case recruitment, and follow up, and evaluation strategies for program’s public health CE programs, such as LiverConnect and AK ID ECHO and Liver Disease ECHO programs. Administers advanced specialized professional nursing care to patients in a medical research setting. This requires obtaining CITI certification and maintenance of certification once obtained. Performs various research and nursing tasks according to standard procedures and study protocols. Recruitment of participants, explaining studies, and ensuring informed consent of participants in LDHP research studies. Performs complex nursing procedures and prescribed medical treatments as indicated by specific studies. Assures contractual compliance with grant requirements. Coordinates statewide surveillance activities and ongoing program functions. Coordinates projects and assists with daily management of operations of the interdisciplinary team. Updates research data tracking systems and computer registry. Prepares special and recurring reports. Performs simple laboratory work, such as venous blood draws, and prepares specimens for laboratory; reviews laboratory test results; notifies patients of blood test results, and providers of critical lab values. Performs administrative duties; receives, logs in and files a variety of reports, client charts, client interactions and other documents. Enters patient care information into computer system, and reviews for accuracy. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Information KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients. Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease. Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence based practice to develop the plan of care and interventions. Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact. Knowledge of Alaskan culture. Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory based care for patients. Knowledge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making. Knowledge of medical research concepts and techniques. Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action. Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members. Skill in evaluating health problems, and making recommendations based on observations. Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education. Minimum Experience Qualification Non-supervisory – Four (4) years of clinical care, nursing internship, or research training experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Alaska, and remain active with all annual licensing requirements. Must possess certification in Basic Life Support. Certification in research training is required. Additional Requirements Some non-standard work hours are required. May be exposed to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. Requires frequent overnight travel for 1-5 days and travel in various sized airplanes. This is a full-time, salaried position.