RN

Company: Optum
Location: Puyallup
Posted on: July 18, 2021

Job Description:

The Everett Clinic, part of Optum, is now offering qualified candidates an opportunity to join our team as a Registered Nurse. Our company values innovative problem solvers promote personal and professional growth and provides a supportive working environment that affords all of its employees a healthy work/life balance.

You will be working in the Primary Care Department in Puyallup as a full time RN in a positive and supportive environment. Your primary responsibility will be answering triage calls. The hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with rotating Saturday’s 8am to noon.

The RN functions as an integral member of the healthcare team and is responsible for:

Under general supervision, coordinates direct and indirect patient care activities, providing necessary support to the physician and other department staff within established guidelines.  Provides quality patient care by assuring a smooth work and patient flow within the department.  Acts as liaison between patient/physician and other departments.

The RN is responsible for and not limited to: 

• Assesses and evaluates patient care needs.  Suggests solutions to patient care problems & complaints.
• Identifies & recommends solutions to departmental problems.
• Assists in assessing departmental function and productivity & recommends changes as necessary.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs and coordinates and carries out teaching plan.

Preferred Experience and Credentials:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give & evaluate patient care.

• Skill in applying & modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care.  Critical thinking skills, ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Computer skills to include EHR (EPIC), Intranet, Outlook, and Lab and Radiology Information Systems.

• Demonstrates an ability to communicate (verbal & written) and maintain good relationships with medical staff, management, customers, & other departments. Knowledge and ability to teach and apply current theories, techniques and practice.

• Education: BS or AA degree in Nursing preferred.

• Experience: 1-2 years current clinical experience preferred.

• Certificate/License: Current Washington State licensure required.  Current BLS certification required. 

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