Clinic Nurse

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services

$72K — $107K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington State.
  • Proficient in nursing principles and patient care techniques.
  • Familiarity with medical equipment and instruments; experience in ambulatory care preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish/Laotian/Cambodian/Vietnamese or ability to sign is advantageous.
  • Clean background check with no sanctions or exclusions from healthcare programs.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct holistic nursing assessments and provide patient education via direct or phone contact.
  • Coordinate patient care with the medical team during intake, assessments, treatments, and procedures.
  • Prepare medical equipment and assist practitioners during patient examinations and treatments.
  • Document and communicate patients' conditions and responses to treatments and medications to healthcare providers.
  • Contribute to policy development and quality assurance standards at YNHS.
  • Foster collaborations with healthcare and social service professionals for comprehensive patient care.
  • Support student nurses by modeling nursing activities and guiding their clinic practices.
  • Engage in training and meetings to enhance nursing skills and staff knowledge.
  • Deliver nursing services to underserved populations in various community settings.
  • Assist in developing educational programs tailored for patients and staff.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Represent YNHS in community meetings when needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in diverse clinical settings including correctional facilities and senior centers.
  • Engagement with a community-oriented healthcare team focused on holistic patient care.
  • Supportive environment for the growth of nursing skills through training and mentorship.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and nurse meetings.
Full Job Description
Our Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a team member that is passionate about serving our community of patients and enjoys working in a team! Some technical requirements for this position are:
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington.
  • Skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to apply ongoing patient care.
  • Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Experience in ambulatory care, or willingness to learn.
  • Convenient if bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Laotian, English/Cambodian, English/Vietnamese, and/or ability to sign.
  • Candidate has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.
  • Ability to successfully pass a background check in relation to the position applied for.

Day to Day:
  • Provide holistic nursing assessments and education to the medical patients of YNHS through direct and/or telephone contact.
  • Assist medical team members in the coordination of patient care through patient intake, assessments, treatments and procedures.
  • Prepares equipment and aids practitioners during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
  • Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatment to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician-assistants, and midwives. Dispense medications as directed.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of YNHS policies, protocols, standing orders and quality assurance standards.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with healthcare and social service professionals in the community serving YNHS patients.
  • Work cooperatively with student nurses, modeling and directing clinic nurse activities.
  • Participate actively in staff in-service trainings and nurse meetings.
  • Provide nursing services to special populations when needed (correctional facilities, KidScreen, treatment centers, senior centers, etc.).
  • Work in coordination with other YNHS staff to develop education programs for YNHS patients and staff.
  • Maintain organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area.
  • Represent YNHS in local meetings as requested.
  • Perform related work and other tasks as requested.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Clinic Nurse jobs: