At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than a nurse, and we are more than a job. We're an FQHC committed to providing patient-centered care to communities. Compassion is at the core of our approach. We treat patients according to their preferences, regardless of location, origin, or ability to pay. Our doors are open to all, regardless of their citizenship status.

Since 1973, we've transformed into a leading community health center. 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. These short clips share a glimpse of our dedication to our communities, our health, and our families: 

WE are Yakima - WE are Family 

YVFWC - And then we grew

We have an opportunity for a relief Registered Nurse at our Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR.

What We Offer

• $42-$52/hour DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provide care during patient visits, discuss chief complaints, obtain vital signs, and complete health history for the patient; develop a baseline physical assessment.
• Perform phone triage with patients to determine chief complaint and assess next steps and follow-up care needed.
• Document health history, assessments, actions, and medications in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Assist providers in diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Perform IV Starts when ordered. Provides patient information regarding the procedure, including site selection and possible complications.
• Communicate with patients to collect information on allergies and preexisting conditions.
• Provide information to the patient regarding the procedure, including site selection and possible complications.
• Identify the purpose, side effects, and onset of action for each drug class given to the patient. Explain medication, usage, and possible side effects to the patient/guardian and obtain consent.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers in developing patient plans of care. Coordinates and plans interagency referrals for patient care as directed by the provider. 
• Collaborate with providers in implementing the patient plan of care, including providing education and identifying additional services needed for the patient. Initiates follow-up care plan as needed. 
• Collaborate with ancillary staff to process patients based on providers' schedules, maintaining smooth patient flow. 
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience: One year experience providing clinical or outpatient care as a Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
• Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration:  RN License for the state of practice, CPR certification within three months of employment, BCLS certification (renewed annually), ACLS preferred, PALS preferred
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; must demonstrate level 10 proficiency for bilingual differential pay. Training in Early Periodic Screening & Development Testing and Women's Health Exams is preferred. Proficient knowledge of nursing concepts, procedures, and medication uses and effects. Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities with interruptions. Ability to interact with patients, families, and employees professionally, understand and meet the unique needs of patients of all ages. Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, and EMR.

At Farm Workers Clinic

• We will consistently trust one another to work for the common good.
• We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say we will do.
• We will demonstrate transparency by being candid and truthful no matter the risk.
• We will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community.
• We will fight for just treatment for all individuals.
• We will let joy in.
• We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse anything short of excellence.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org for more information about this opportunity!