Nurse Urgent Care RN - Walk In

Salary Range

$36.72 - $58.60
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

 

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

The Urgent Care Nurse provides direct and indirect professional nursing patient care in the urgent care setting that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional practice and with a minimum of supervision. Obtains assessment data, determines priorities of care and implements appropriate interventions based on identification of physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the department. Monitors effectiveness and patient response to interventions and treatments implemented. Functions effectively and coordinates planning of care within the multidisciplinary team. Documents pertinent, accurate and complete patient information reflective of Urgent Care provided.

 

Position Reports To: Practice Manager

Essential Functions

1. All Urgent Care RN will be competent in techniques of walk in and emergency patient care, and the use of all special equipment in the department.
2. Provide leadership, daily direction and supervision to the healthcare team in delivery of quality patient care. Communicates effectively with each team member.
3. Be knowledgeable about the department's Standard of Care & Practice and function at a level to assure deliver of those standards. These include intravenous and respiratory treatment skills.
4. Actively participates is Lean Projects supporting CH Value Stream.
5. Serves as a liaison with other health care teams and agencies and services to promote coordianted health care across the continuum.
6. Delegate to other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
7. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Position Requirements

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
• Nurses will exhibit strong clinical skills and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• All Registered Nurses will be certified BLS (AHA) upon hire and ACLS, PALS within one year of hire. It is further required that certifications be kept current.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
• Must be able to effectively use the electronic medical record utilized at Confluence Health.

Desired:

• One year clinical experience in either outpatient or inpatient care setting. 

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

 

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - C
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed at a work station and in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combinations of working independently and also working closely with others. Hours may be irregular at times allowing for shift rotations, working holidays and weekends; overtime may be required. Requires working under stressful conditions with acutely ill patients. General supervision is provided by the Practice Manager with additional instructions, guidance, and directions provided by the physicians or APCs with whom the RN is working.

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
  
• Heat - No
  
• Cold - No
  
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
  
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
  
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  
• Lighting - Not specified
  
• Noise - No
  
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
  
• Infectious Diseases - Yes

Salary : $37 - $59