Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WAJoin our team as a Registered Nurse at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA! Nurses at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic are seen as advocates, educators, and partners who bring our mission of compassionate, individualized care to life every day. They help transform patients' lives by offering not just medical expertise but also empathy, connection, and support that address the whole person. At YVFWC, you aren't just a nurse, you're a vital force for community transformation.Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!Position Highlights:FTE (40 hours per week)EMR system is EPIC$41.68-$51.05/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidatesAdditional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked$7,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:At Hire: $2,100.00At 180 days (6 months): $2,800.00At 12 months: $2,100.00Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)YVFWC Benefits:100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicineProfit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan availableGenerous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!Do you have any student debt? All our YVFWC sites are certified for state and federal loan repayment assistance. Ask for details!What You'll Do:Provides care during patient visits, discussing chief complaint and obtaining vital signs and complete health history for the patient. Develops a baseline physical assessmentPerforms phone triage with patients to determine chief complaint and assessment of next steps and follow up care neededDocuments health history, assessments, actions and medications in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systemAssists providers in diagnostic procedures and treatmentsPerforms IV Starts when ordered. Provides information to patient regarding the procedure, including site selection and possible complicationsCommunicates with patient to collect information on allergies and preexisting conditionsIdentifies the purpose, side effects, and onset of action for each class of drug being given to patient. Explains medication, usage and possible side effects to patient/guardian and obtains consentCollaborates with other healthcare providers in developing patient plan of care. Coordinates and plans interagency referrals related to patient care as directed by the providerCollaborates with provider in implementing the patient plan of care including providing education and identifying additional services needed for the patient. Initiates follow-up care plan as neededCollaborates with ancillary staff to process patients based on providers' schedule, maintaining smooth patient flowPerforms clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirementsPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications:Associate's Degree or higher in NursingBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred1 year of outpatient or clinical RN experience is preferredActive WA RN licenseDual Washington/Oregon licensure required within 120 daysNurse Licensure Compact (NLC): If the RN holds a license from a participating NLC state, they must provide proof of primary state of residence and proof of completed suicide ? prevention training during the first week of onboarding. If relocating to Washington, the RN must obtain a Washington RN license within 6 months of hire and update their primary state of residence within 60 days of relocation.Military Nurses are not required to obtain Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)BCLS within 90 days of hireACLS and PALS preferredSpanish bilingual proficiency is preferred at a level 10This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achievedOur Mission Statement:"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.