Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Medicine
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
Tacoma, Washington
At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) , you'll have the opportunity to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care while serving the Puyallup Tribal community and other Indigenous patients and families. Puyallup Tribal Health Authority runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Sep 25
- Shift and hours
- Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Schedule: Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM5 shifts a week
- Unit and setting
- Family Medicine · Clinic Puyallup Tribal community and other Indigenous patients and families across the lifespan
- License
- RN licenseCurrent WA State Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFull-Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current WA State Registered Nurse (RN) license Current WA State Registered Nurse (RN) license. Check your license
- Certification
- Current BLS certification Current BLS certification.
- Certification
- Ability to obtain ACLS and/or PALS as required Ability to obtain ACLS and/or PALS as required.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least three (3) years of direct patient care experience in acute care and/or primary care OR Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with at least five (5) years of direct patient care experience
- Experience
- At least 3 years direct patient care experience in acute care and/or primary care with BSN, or 5 years with ADN
- Experience
- Experience providing patient education Experience providing patient education.
- Also asks
- Experience using electronic health records Experience using electronic health records.
- Also asks
- Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Tacoma staff RN rolesTacoma staff RN postings that state pay run $85k/yr to $101k/yr, the middle half $95k/yr to $100k/yr, across 64 postings.
- Loan repayment
- PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
- Eligibility
- Health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employeesMedical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
- Benefits(13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days(13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
- Benefits(18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday(18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
- Benefits401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
- BenefitsLife and AD&D insurance coverageLife and AD&D insurance coverage
- BenefitsApproved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
More benefits (3)
- 13 annual leave (vacation) days
- 13 annual sick leave days
- Approved student loan repayment site
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses Serve as a mentor and resource for new nursing staff as assigned.
- Care model
- Holistic, team-based primary care Practice holistic, team-based primary care.
- Day to day
- Patient triage, assessments, treatments, medication administration, IV starts, and nursing interventions Provide patient triage, assessments, treatments, medication administration, IV starts, and nursing interventions.
- Day to day
- Educate patients and families on chronic disease management, preventive care, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices Educate patients and families on chronic disease management, preventive care, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Day to day
- Coordinate care and connect patients with internal and community resources Coordinate care and connect patients with internal and community resources.
- Day to day
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care.
- Day to day
- Participate in community outreach events and health education initiatives Participate in community outreach events and health education initiatives that promote wellness throughout the community.
- Day to day
- Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
- Day to day
- Participate in telephone and in-clinic triage, including an after-hours call rotation Participate in telephone and in-clinic triage, including an after-hours call rotation.
- Day to day
- Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based nursing practice Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Weekends
- No weekends
- On call
- After-hours call rotation
The workplace
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is a tribal health organization located in Tacoma, Washington (98404), operating a primary care clinic setting. The RN role is multidimensional, blending direct patient care with telephone and in-clinic triage, patient education, care coordination, and active…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What are the holiday requirements?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Make a Difference Where it Matters Most!
Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA Hiring Range: $93,667.60 - $103,703.41 per year
Schedule
Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position Close Date: October 8, 2026
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) who believes healthcare is about more than treating illness? Are you passionate about building relationships, educating patients, and making a lasting impact in an underserved community? At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) , you'll have the opportunity to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care while serving the Puyallup Tribal community and other Indigenous patients and families. Our team is committed to improving health outcomes, honoring culture, and building healthier generations through exceptional, patient-centered care.
What Makes this Role Different ?
At PTHA, nurses have the opportunity to
- Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families.
- Practice holistic, team-based primary care.
- Focus on prevention, education, and improving long-term health outcomes.
- Work in an organization that honors Native culture, traditions, and community values.
- Participate in community health events that extend care beyond the clinic walls.
- Be part of a collaborative team where your voice, ideas, and expertise are valued.
Employee
Benefits
- Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
- Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
- (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
- (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
- 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
What You’ll Do
As a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) , you'll provide comprehensive nursing care for patients across the lifespan while serving as a trusted educator, advocate, and care coordinator. Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, you'll help ensure every patient receives high-quality, coordinated care. . Key responsibilities include:
- Provide patient triage, assessments, treatments, medication administration, IV starts, and nursing interventions.
- Educate patients and families on chronic disease management, preventive care, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Coordinate care and connect patients with internal and community resources.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care.
- Participate in community outreach events and health education initiatives that promote wellness throughout the community.
- Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
- Participate in telephone and in-clinic triage, including an after-hours call rotation.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Serve as a mentor and resource for new nursing staff as assigned.
Opportunities to Grow
Depending on your interests, experience, and clinic needs, you'll have opportunities to develop expertise in specialized nursing roles, including:
- Diabetes Education
- Women's Health and Obstetrics
- Employee Health
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Tobacco Cessation
- Chronic Pain Management
- Clinical Training and Nursing Education
Make a Difference Every Day
At PTHA, we believe healthcare begins with relationships. Every member of our team plays an important role in improving the health and wellness of our community through compassionate care, respect, and cultural understanding.
If you're looking for meaningful work where you can practice at the top of your license while making a lasting difference in people's lives, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.
Requirements
- Current WA State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least three (3) years of direct patient care experience in acute care and/or primary care OR Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with at least five (5) years of direct patient care experience.
- Experience providing patient education.
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to obtain ACLS and/or PALS as required.
- Experience using electronic health records.
- Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
What's around it?
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