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Ambulatory RN Clinic

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CommonSpirit Health

Tacoma, Washington

As a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.

Posted Oct 6

Unit and setting
Ambulatory RN Clinic · Clinic expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populationsdiverse patient populations
License
RN license Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and Check your license
Certification
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, upon hire Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, upon hire and

Preferred

Experience
One year RN work experience in a clinic setting One year RN work experience in a clinic setting OR two years of acute care RN work experience
Experience
Two years of acute care RN work experience

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Tacoma staff RN payTacoma staff RN postings that state pay run $41/hr to $49/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $48/hr, across 64 postings.

The role and schedule

Day to day
Delivers professional nursing care to clinic patients Delivers professional nursing care to clinic patients
Day to day
Performs diagnostic testing and related clinical procedures within scope of licensure and established procedures performs diagnostic testing and related clinical procedures to appropriate level of training/scope of licensure and established procedures
Day to day
Independently triages nursing situations per standing orders/protocols independently triages nursing situations in accordance with standing orders/protocols
Day to day
Addresses more complex, urgent or emergent situations escalated from other clinic staff addresses more complex, urgent or emergent situations escalated from other clinic staff
Day to day
Performs patient assessment/care tests (e.g. EKG, Spirometry, vision/hearing screening, peak flow, color blindness) per established protocols
Day to day
Makes independent wound assessments and performs complex wound care and dressing changes, including wound vac placement or changing Makes independent wound assessments and performs complex wound care and dressing changes, including placement or changing of wound vac)
Day to day
Removes sutures or staples after wound assessment by a Provider removes sutures or staples after wound assessment by a Provider.
Day to day
Inserts and/or removes tubes, drains, urinary catheters, including PICC removal Inserts and/or removes tubes, drains, urinary catheters, including removal of peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC)
Day to day
Applies splints/braces applies splints/braces.
Day to day
Instructs patients in the collection of samples and other tests Instructs patients in the collection of samples and other tests
Day to day
Ensures patient or family understands follow-up and referral information ensures that patient or family understands follow-up and referral information.
Day to day
Informs patients of lab results Informs patients of lab results
Day to day
Calls in prescriptions to pharmacies calls in prescriptions to pharmacies
Day to day
Returns practitioners’ phone messages returns practitioners’ phone messages.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.

Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes. You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

Delivers professional nursing care to clinic patients; performs diagnostic testing and related clinical procedures to appropriate level of training/scope of licensure and established procedures; independently triages nursing situations in accordance with standing orders/protocols; addresses more complex, urgent or emergent situations escalated from other clinic staff. Performs a variety of patient assessment/care tests (e.g. EKG, Spirometry, vision/hearing screening, peak flow, color blindness, etc.) in accordance with established protocols.

Makes independent wound assessments and performs complex wound care and dressing changes, including placement or changing of wound vac); removes sutures or staples after wound assessment by a Provider. Inserts and/or removes tubes, drains, urinary catheters, including removal of peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC); applies splints/braces. Instructs patients in the collection of samples and other tests; ensures that patient or family understands follow-up and referral information.

Informs patients of lab results, calls in prescriptions to pharmacies and returns practitioners’ phone messages.

Job RequirementsRequired*

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, upon hire and
  • Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

One year RN work experience in a clinic setting OR two years of acute care RN work experience

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$43.10 - $71.12 /hour

What's around it?

In Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,676/mo
Household income
$85,884/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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