Registered Nurse
Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Pasco
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Applicants for all positions must be or become fully vaccinated
against Covid-19 if selected for hire. Valid medical or religious
exemptions will be considered but serial Covid-19 testing will be
required to maintain employment. Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 on
first paycheck and $2,000.00 at 12 months of employment. Provides
direct nursing care for patients. Performs diagnostic tests,
analyzes results, administers medications, records patient's
symptoms and medical histories. Provides support and assistance to
the providers during outpatient office procedures. Essential
Functions/Responsibilities/Duties Provides care during patient
visits, discussing chief complaint and obtaining vital signs and
complete health history for the patient. Develops a baseline
physical assessment. Performs phone triage with patients to
determine chief complaint and assessment of next steps and follow
up care needed. Documents health history, assessments, actions and
medications in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Assists
providers in diagnostic procedures and treatments. Performs IV
Starts when ordered. Provides information to patient regarding the
procedure, including site selection and possible complications.
Communicates with patient to collect information on allergies and
preexisting conditions. Provides information to patient regarding
the procedure, including site selection and possible complications.
Identifies the purpose, side effects, and onset of action for each
class of drug being given to patient. Explains medication, usage
and possible side effects to patient/guardian and obtains consent.
Collaborates with other healthcare providers in developing patient
plan of care. Coordinates and plans interagency referrals related
to patient care as directed by the provider. Collaborates with
provider in implementing the patient plan of care including
providing education and identifying additional services needed for
the patient. Initiates follow-up care plan as needed. Collaborates
with ancillary staff to process patients based on providers'
schedule, maintaining smooth patient flow. Performs clinical
responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC),
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC
requirements. Qualifications Education: Associate's Degree in
Nursing. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience: One year's experience providing clinical or outpatient
care as an Registered Nurse (RN) preferred. Professional
Licenses/Certificates/Registration: RN license for the state of
practice. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within
three months of employment. BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
certification. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred. PALS
(Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: English/ Spanish bilingual proficiency
in written and verbal communication is preferred. Must demonstrate
the ability to communicate at level 10 on the ALTA language
proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Training
in Early Periodic Screening & Development Testing and Women's
Health Exams preferred. Knowledge of established professional
nursing concepts and all nursing procedures. Knowledge of the uses
and effects of medications. Effective verbal, written and listening
communication skills. Ability to prioritize work and handle a
variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions.
Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients,
patients' families and employees in a professional manner. Ability
to understand, assess and react effectively to the unique needs of
patients in all age groups. Basic proficiency with a variety of
computer programs including Word, Excel, and EMR. About YVFWC We
serve more than 181,000 patients across 25 medical clinics, 14
dental clinics, 10 pharmacies, and 64 program sites in two states.
We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy,
orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening,
and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC's patient-centered model
of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter
assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS
counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental
clinics. Working at YVFWC Working in our organization means being
the passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means
having the opportunity to work with underserved populations and
with peers committed to the same work. At Farm Workers Clinic We
will consistently trust one another to work for the common good. We
will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and
insisting on doing what we say we will do. We will demonstrate
transparency by being candid and truthful no matter the risk. We
will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community.
We will fight for just treatment for all individuals. We will let
joy in. We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse
anything short of excellence. Our mission celebrates diversity. We
are committed to equal opportunity employment.
Keywords: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Pasco , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Pasco, Washington
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