Skip to content
Nursing Mastery
All jobs

Ambulatory RN Clinic

CommonSpirit Health logo

CommonSpirit Health

Seattle, Washington

Unit
Ambulatory

Posted Aug 22

What the listing says

Role

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

  • RN
  • WA RN

Place

City
Seattle, Washington
Median rent
$2,030/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$123,860/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
11% above the national average

Seattle area index 111.1, where 100 is the national average.

Seattle pairs Pacific Northwest natural beauty with top-tier healthcare employers. Nurses enjoy outdoor access to Puget Sound and the Cascades, plus coffee culture and distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Ballard. Expect rainy winters, mild summers, and a tech-driven economy that keeps the metro buzzing year-round.

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

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

How this role fits you

About the employer

CommonSpirit Health logo
CommonSpirit Health
Hiring organization
CommonSpirit Health photo

Worth asking

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or ask about this posting.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.