Registered Nurse
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Kennewick, Washington
RN
Sign-on bonusPosted Aug 21
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 40 hours
- Term
- Per Diem
- Practice
- Epic charting
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $41.68/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- $7,000
- Relocation
- Help offered
- Travel package
- $2,100 on completion
The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 574 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Job Brief
Registered Nurse Kennewick, WA
Employment duration
Full time
Read the full posting
Exempt Status
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
Yes
Id
17159
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Nurses at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic are seen as advocates, educators, and partners who bring our mission of compassionate, individualized care to life every day. They help transform patients' lives by offering not just medical expertise but also empathy, connection, and support that address the whole person. At YVFWC, you aren’t just a nurse, you’re a vital force for community transformation.
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.
We invite you to 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
FTE (40 hours per week)
EMR system is EPIC
$41.68-$51.05/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
$7,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $2,100.00
- At 180 days (6 months): $2,800.00
- At 12 months: $2,100.00
Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
YVFWC Benefits
100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
Do you have any student debt? All our YVFWC sites are certified for state and federal loan repayment assistance. Ask for details!
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
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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree or higher in Nursing
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
1 year of outpatient or clinical RN experience is preferred
Active WA RN license
Dual Washington/Oregon licensure required within 120 days
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC): If the RN holds a license from a participating NLC state, they must provide proof of primary state of residence and proof of completed suicide‑prevention training during the first week of onboarding. If relocating to Washington, the RN must obtain a Washington RN license within 6 months of hire and update their primary state of residence within 60 days of relocation.
Military Nurses are not required to obtain Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
BCLS within 90 days of hire
ACLS and PALS preferred
Spanish bilingual proficiency is preferred at a level 10
This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
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.
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.
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Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or higher in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
- 1 year of outpatient or clinical RN experience is preferred
- Active WA RN license
- Dual Washington/Oregon licensure required within 120 days
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC): If the RN holds a license from a participating NLC state, they must provide proof of primary state of residence and proof of completed suicide‑prevention training during the first week of onboarding. If relocating to Washington, the RN must obtain a Washington RN license within 6 months of hire and update their primary state of residence within 60 days of relocation.
- Military Nurses are not required to obtain Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- BCLS within 90 days of hire
- ACLS and PALS preferred
- Spanish bilingual proficiency is preferred at a level 10
- This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
- 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.
Place
- City
- Kennewick, Washington
- Rent against this pay
- 17% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $73,576/yr
- Metro price level
- about the national average
$1,240 median rent against $7,280 a month at $42/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Kennewick area index 100.1, where 100 is the national average.
Part of the Tri-Cities along the Columbia River, Kennewick blends high-desert sunshine with outdoor recreation, wine tasting, and a relaxed suburban pace—handy for nurses who want easy river access and a quieter lifestyle in southeastern Washington.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) is one of the Pacific Northwest's largest community health centers, founded in 1978 by a small group of dedicated doctors with a vision to close the healthcare gap for seasonal and migrant farm workers.…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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