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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$5,000 Sign On Bonus!
Requires one year experience and one year commitment to Confluence Health.
External applicants only.
Assists with the day to day coordination of services provided by the Rheumatology Department. Is accountable for promoting efficient quality patient care. Plans, organizes and directs department activity. Works closely with the Director and Practice Manager on department activities and serves as a resource, educator and role model to aid in achievement of high quality care for our patients. Provides direct patient care as needed.
Position Reports To: Practice Manager
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates with the Director/Practice Manager to determine staffing needs for the department.
- Works closely with the clinical support staff to effectively schedule patients based on skill level and patient need.
- Responds to patient/family needs via phone/visit/EMR when RN is needed, or in times of high patient volumes.
- Supports and effectively utilizes staff members’ technical specialties and skills.
- Provides teaching and skills development through one-on-one interaction with nursing/clinical staff during the delivery of direct patient care.
- Orients, schedules and supervises new clinical staff during their orientation process.
- Participates in the development of skills in clinical staff; assists the Director and Practice Manager in developing, presenting, and implementing changes in agency practice.
- Attends workshops and seminars in order to update knowledge. Reports significant conference findings to staff.
- Maintains a high standard of professional responsibility and performance.
- Develops policies, procedures and standards for the department.
- Collaborates with Director, Clinical Manager and Quality Specialist to develop annual department-specific goals and objectives.
- Works with support services and community resources to achieve high quality of care for patients and their families.
- Participates in the interview and hiring process for new staff.
- Assists the Director and Practice Manager with meeting budgetary compliance as evidenced by monitoring and enforcing productivity standards of clinical staff, minimizing overtime and problem-solving with clinical staff on day to day workflow.
- Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
- Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
Desired:
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.
- Walking - C
- Sitting/Standing - C
- Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
- Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
- Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
- Climbing - O
- Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
- Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
- Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
- Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
- Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
- 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 - O
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed at a work station desk and in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others. Hours may be irregular at times; overtime may be required. Requires working under stressful conditions. General supervision is provided by the Practice Manager with additional instructions, guidance, and directions provided by the physicians or providers with whom the RN is working.
Job Classification:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Physical Exposures For This Position:
- Unprotected Heights - No
- Heat - Yes
- Cold - Yes
- Mechanical Hazards - Yes
- Hazardous Substances - Yes
- Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
- Lighting - Yes
- Noise - Yes
- Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
- Infectious Diseases - Yes
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