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Registered Nurse

RN

Sign-on bonus

Posted 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
This role$42/hr
nursing in Washington$44/hr

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.

Overtime
$41.68/hr
Sign-on bonus
$7,000
Relocation
Help offered
Travel package
$2,100 on completion

About this role

Job Brief

Registered Nurse Kennewick, WA

Employment duration

Full time

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Exempt Status

Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?:

Yes

Id

17159

Join our team as a Registered Nurse at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA!

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
This role$1,240/mo rent
Monthly gross$7,280/mo

$1,240 median rent against $7,280 a month at $42/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$73,576/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
about the national average

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.

Map showing the location of Kennewick, WA
Approximate location in Kennewick, WA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

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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