Clinic RN in Outpatient Family Medicine

Description

Compensation:

• Non-exempt/Hourly
• Standard wage range is $40.25 to $49.32 per hour
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $58.33 per hour
• Eligible for a Saturday shift differential

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
• Shifts available for four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days
• Participation in Saturday rotation with schedule of 10am-3:00pm
• Shifts may change occasionally based on patient access and organizational needs

Who We Are:

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

• Respect
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

We strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary:

The Clinic RN provides direct, visit-based nursing care in a primary care setting, supporting same-day access, provider visits, and in-clinic patient flow. This role focuses on walk-in triage, nurse visits, clinical support, and real-time coordination with providers and care team members to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality patient care. The primary duties and responsibilities include:

1. Direct Patient Care & Clinic Support

a. Performs in-clinic nursing assessments, interventions, and patient education within RN scope

b. Conducts independent RN visits for acute and select chronic concerns per protocol and provider collaboration

c. Performs CLIA waived testing, injections, immunizations, wound care, and other clinical procedures per standing orders

d. Prepares patients for provider visits and supports efficient clinic flow

e. Communicates significant findings/changes in patient condition to the provider in a timely manner.

f. Documents all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record

2. Walk-in Triage and Same Day Care:

a. Triages walk-in patients and in-basket items as assigned according to approved protocols

b. Assesses urgency and routes patients to the appropriate level of care

c. Responds to same-day and emergent patient needs in collaboration with providers and the care team

d. Reviews and acts on urgent and critical lab results per protocol and provider direction

3. Care Coordination:

a. Coordinates urgent and medically complex referrals in collaboration with providers

b. Communicates with external partners including pharmacies, hospitals, specialists, and long-term care facilities as needed for active patient issues

c. Supports transitions of care as assigned during in-clinic patient visits

4. Quality, Safety & Team-Based Care:

a. Participates in clinic-based quality improvement initiatives and achievement of quality measures

b. Identifies care delivery or safety concerns using established reporting processes

c. Collaborates with MAs, providers, other RNs, and Quality team members to ensure continuity and coverage during clinic hours

What We Offer:

• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package
• Outpatient clinic – no hospital work
• Day shifts only – no nights
• No Sunday shifts

Loan Repayment Application Opportunities

• Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.
• Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the Washington Student Achievement Council (Washington Health