Ambulatory RN Clinic
Burien, Washington
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Ambulatory
Posted Aug 21
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Inside the WA staff range
WA staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $63/hr, across 693 postings.
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.
Read the full posting
- 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 Requirements
Required
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Registered Nurse: WA
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
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
$45.06 - $74.35 /hour
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- Required
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Registered Nurse: WA
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
Place
- City
- Burien, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,782/mo
- Local household income
- $91,318/yr
- State price level
- 7% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Washington index 107.0, where 100 is the national average.
Burien sits just south of Seattle along the Puget Sound shoreline, offering nurses a quieter suburban alternative with straightforward access to the city's major medical centers. The community features a compact downtown core and residential streets that slope toward the water. Proximity to Sea-Tac Airport adds practical convenience for travel nurses and commuters alike.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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