Rn - Outpatient Family Medicine

Compensation:

• Non-exempt/Hourly
• New hires are placed on our starting wage scale of $35.63- $43.65 per hour
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $35.63 - $51.63 per hour

Sign-on Bonus:

• $1,000 (subject to 1-year payback clause)

Work Schedule:

• Schedules are set between 7:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday with participation in a Saturday rotation working a Saturday every 4-6 weeks

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

Job Summary:

As a Pod RN, you would provide nursing care in an outpatient community health center as part of a multidisciplinary team. Primary responsibilities & duties include:

1. Ensures patient and staff safety and works to achieve and meet Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI):

a. Ensures safe work environment and promotes accident prevention.

b. Utilizes cause for concern form to identify situations that have an impact on care delivery, safety, or customer service.

c. Promotes care team achievement of quality measures and departmental goals.

d. Participates in development and delivery of team goals and objectives.

2. Performs direct patient care:

a. Performs venipuncture as necessary and in-house lab tests per standing order(s) as approved by the Medical Director.

b. Performs independent RN visits for both acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with provider.

c. Provides nursing care including patient education, assessments, nursing intervention, and medical case management.

d. In coordination with multidisciplinary team, develops and implements care plans for patients with complex medical and social problems.

e. Triages Same Day/Emergent needs (either by phone or “walk-in”) and refers patient to appropriate level of care.

f. Coordinates in collaboration with Care Team urgent or medically complex referrals.

g. Consults with outside providers, including nursing homes, pharmacies, and specialty providers.

h. Reviews urgent/critical lab results in coordination with providers to determine plan of care.

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

j. Documents patient care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) according to established standards.

3. Performs Care Management:

a. Identifies patients with high utilization, e.g., emergency room use, and provides resource allocation/case planning and coordination of services.

b. Assesses patient’s readiness to change, educational level, preferences and agreed-upon self-management goals.

c. Provides patient education/resources such as nutrition, lifestyle changes, sexually transmitted diseases, health care maintenance, chronic disease management and medication adherence and administration.

d. Completes Health Department reporting within required timeframe and required documentation.

e. Works with other POD RNs to cover absences and workload.

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What We Offer:

• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package
• Outpatient clinic – no hospital work
• An opportunity to engage directly with patients one-on-one
• Day shifts only – no nights
• No Sunday shifts & only occasional Saturday shifts

Loan Repayment Application Opportunities

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• Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.
• Eligible staff may apply for loan repayment through the Washington Student Achievement Council (Washington Health Corps | WSAC) &/or Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (Apply to the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program | Bureau of Health Workforce (hrsa.gov))

Generous benefits including:

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off of 108 hours accrued in Year 1 gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 years]
• Paid sick leave
• Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative transportation incentives
• Healthy Living reimbursement
• Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonus, Will preparation services & a gym discount
• Continuing Education & reimbursement of renewal fees for roles with a WA State license

1. Current Washington State RN License required.

2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required (if not currently certified, you can get certified upon starting).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with electronic clinical systems, including Electronic Medical Records and scheduling systems
• Able to use Microsoft Outlook for basic email correspondence and calendar
• Effective & respectful communication skills
• Ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to all patients

Candidates who meet the requirements who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

About Bellingham

Live in a community consistently rated as one of the most desirable in the USA! Nestled on Bellingham Bay at the foot of the Cascade Mountains just a short distance from Seattle, Vancouver BC, and the San Juan Islands, Bellingham is home to over 90,000 people and surrounded by several charming small towns. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• Recreational & Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Snow Boarding, Fishing, Sailing, Kayaking, & Camping)
• Excellent Schools (University, Community College, Technical School, & Outstanding K-12 Educational System)
• Small Town or City Living (Unique Shops, Local Festivals, Farmers Markets, Berry Picking, & Community Events)
• Cultural Activities (Theater, Music, Independent Films, Museums, Art Studios, & Diverse Local Restaurants)

To Apply

Visit our Careers Page to apply at www.unitycarenw.org or contact Vicki Curtis, Provider Recruiter, at hr@ucnw.org or 360-788-2661. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv!

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires that all employees receive annual flu vaccines. UCNW also requires vaccination against COVID-19 as a vital public health measure that has truly been life-saving. We are proud of the leadership role we’ve played in protecting our community from this devastating virus.