Common Spirit Health
Float Clinic RN
Tacoma, Washington Franciscan Medical Group Employment Type: Full Time Department: Nursing Float Personnel Hours/Pay Period: 80 The posted compensation range of $36.96 - $53.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. The job is responsible for providing professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient care in a clinic setting consistent with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) 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. 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 Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. Qualifications: Education/ Work Experience: 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).
Tacoma, Washington Franciscan Medical Group Employment Type: Full Time Department: Nursing Float Personnel Hours/Pay Period: 80 The posted compensation range of $36.96 - $53.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. The job is responsible for providing professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient care in a clinic setting consistent with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) 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. 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 Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. Qualifications: Education/ Work Experience: 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).