Ambulatory RN Clinic
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Bremerton, Washington
Health system employer
Posted Aug 8
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Wound-Care
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $43.10/hr
The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 575 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
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.
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Delivers professional nursing care to clinic patients; performs diagnostic testing and related clinical procedures to appropriate level of training/scope of license 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 Requirements
Required
- 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
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Requirements
- Required
- 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.
Place
- City
- Bremerton, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,641/mo
- Local household income
- $74,940/yr
- Metro price level
- 6% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Bremerton area index 105.6, where 100 is the national average.
Bremerton sits on Washington's Kitsap Peninsula, a ferry ride across Puget Sound from Seattle. Navy shipyard heritage shapes the downtown waterfront, while nearby Olympic Mountains offer weekend hiking. A slower pace and smaller-community feel appeal to nurses seeking Pacific Northwest living without big-city congestion.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system formed in 2020 through the merger of CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason, bringing together two award-winning organizations in Washington state. As part of CommonSpirit Health, VMFH operates 11 hospitals and…
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