Supervisor Clinic Nurse RN

Overview

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient

experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new

health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system

builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly

5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the

health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the

Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From

basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet

their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments

and technologies.

Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full

time Supervisor, Clinic Nurse, RN for our Franciscan FMG Pulmonary Consultants Clinic in Tacoms, WA. No

Weekends Or Organizationally Recognized Holidays Required.

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning, assigning, coordinating and controlling nursing care within scope of licensure

and services for patients. Act as a clinic leader to ensure the mission and goals of the organization are

met.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate with the Clinic Manager, Medical Director and other staff to set appropriate goals for
  
  
  

the clinic. Communicate clinic goals to employees and ensure that they have the tools and means

necessary to achieve them.

• Coordinate nursing operations and activities to ensure efficient and quality service; ensure
  
  
  

compliance with regulations and clinic standards of quality patient care and patient confidentiality.

Ensure that Infection Control/Exposure Plans are understood and followed by staff. Evaluate

patient care needs within scope of licensure. Suggest solutions to patient care crisis problems

and complaints.

• Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug
  
  
  

allergies, current medications and presenting problem. Anticipates the needs of the patient and

the practitioner during the exam. Ensure patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instruct

patients in the collection of samples and other tests.

• Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes. Start
  
  
  

intravenous lines and administer intravenous fluids with appropriate certification. Under

supervision of the practitioner, inform patients of lab results, call in prescriptions to pharmacies

and return practitioners’ phone messages. Documents all procedures and interactions in patient’s

medical record. Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures to appropriate level of training and

established procedures

• Supervises all aspects of employee management including selection, orientation, training and
  
  
  

staffing of the nursing staff; ensures the effective development and implementation of HR policies

and procedures. Coordination of nursing activities with practitioners. Prepare clinical staff

schedules. Monitor, edit and sign off on staff timecards each pay period.

• Conduct employee performance appraisals for supervised staff, setting individual goals and
  
  
  

follow-up as outlined in policies and procedures.

• Review departmental supply requisitions, oversee records and reports. Track and analyze nurse
  
  
  

staff expenses. Prepare, recommend, and monitor departmental budget, goals, and objectives

taking into consideration input from clinic staff.

• Participate in required meetings and professional development activities and maintain
  
  
  

professional affiliations. Attend conferences and workshops. Required membership on the

Clinic’s Disaster Recovery Team

Other: Performs related duties as required.#MISSIONCRITICAL

Qualifications

Education/ Work Experience:

• Graduate of accredited school of Registered Nursing approved by the WA State Board of Nursing
  
  
  

required.

• BSN preferred.
• Previous supervisory/lead experience preferred.
• Within the last five- (5) years, three- (3) years of nursing experience in a clinic setting or five- (5)
  
  
  

Years Of Acute Hospital Nursing Experience Preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current WA State license as RN required.
• Must have a current CPR certification or must be certified within 30 days of hire date.
  
  
  

Pay Range

$42.69 - $61.91 /hour