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Join our team as a Relief Registered Nurse at Unify Community Health, Northeast in Spokane, WA!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Position Highlights:

• $41.26-$50.55 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• 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:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• One year's experience providing clinical or outpatient care as an Registered Nurse (RN) is preferred.
• RN license required for the state of practice.
• Dual licensure in Washington and Oregon is required within 120 days of hire
• If RN license is in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, the following requirements apply: Must submit proof of license in state of residence. Must submit proof of completion for the required suicide prevention training during 1st week of onboarding. If relocating to Washington State, must obtain WA RN license within 6 months of hire. Must update primary state of residence within 60 days (applies to anyone relocating to Washington State)
• Military Nurses are not required to obtain Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire; ACLS & PALS are preferred

Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10
• Training in Early Periodic Screening & Development Testing and Women's Health Exams is preferred
• Proficient in professional nursing concepts and procedures, medication uses, and effects
• Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively, handling interruptions
• Skilled at interacting professionally with patients, families, and colleagues
• Able to assess and respond to diverse patient needs across all age groups
• Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, and EMR programs

Our Mission Statement

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.