RN Clinic - General Surgery

Job Overview

Peace Health is seeking an RN Clinic – General Surgery for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. Salary range: $46.27 – $69.41. Hiring rate depends on education, training, experience, collective bargaining terms, seniority, etc. Hiring Bonus may be available. Provides professional nursing care to patients in the clinic/outpatient setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs, including assessing patients’ condition, triaging phone calls, counseling, education, taking histories, administering medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, monitoring vital signs.
• Document patient care in the health‑care record according to established standards.
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development of and maintenance of established policies, procedures and objectives.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Show competence in making professional judgments regarding patient care.
• Screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk‑in inquiries concerning medical care, prescription refills and insurance authorizations and referrals.
• Evaluate and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accredited School of Nursing required.

• 1 year preferred: experience as a registered nurse.

• Registered Nurse in state of practice required.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support may be required.

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient/family centered work environment (required).
• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (required).
• Effective prioritization skills (required).
• Ability to provide health education to patients, staff and community (required).
• Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care (required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (required).

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills for grasping and controlling equipment and performing precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100‑125 lbs of force (National Association of EMS Physicians and AHA); frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
• Lifting non‑patient up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits; glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including medical/dental/vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

EEO – Applicant: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status. Peace Health is an affirmative action employer and will provide opportunities to eligible veterans and persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.