Float Clinic RN

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.

Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a full time Clinic RN Float for our King County (Burien, WA area) Regional Float Pool. Experienced RNs may apply for an excellent opportunity to learn clinical details across both primary and specialty Virginia Mason Franciscan Medical Group Clinics. You receive additional compensation for your flexibility to travel around the Puget Sound area as you expand your knowledge in ambulatory patient care. This is YOUR opportunity to be part of a high performing team with skills that transfer to all ambulatory clinics. 
NOTE: Float Pool Supervisor is willing to discuss the region that will work best for you! King, Pierce and Peninsula Regions!

Job Summary:
This job is responsible for providing professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality
patient care in a clinic setting consistent with CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) standards/values,
applicable regulatory requirements and Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) Scope of Practice policy.  An
incumbent is engaged in direct care of clinic patients, including assessing, coordinating, triaging,
evaluating and delegating work to members of the patient care team, and for providing education and
consultation with patients, families, physicians and other staff members in implementing appropriate
nursing interventions for optimal patient care.   
Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of
issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician/provider.  Work requires the application of
judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of
practice), including knowledge and integration of available standards, resources and data, and in the
efficient utilization of staff/resources.  Work involves continuous contact with physicians/providers,
patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management.  An incumbent is
accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide
education, and delegate appropriate tasks.

If assigned to the centralized FMG Float Pool, an incumbent provides patient care services to the
assigned clinic/work unit as needed to meeting staffing needs. 
Essential Duties:
● Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately; managing patient flow to
ensure enough time for patient care and family education. Delegates tasks to other caregivers as
license permits.
● Greet and prepare patients for practitioner. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary.
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.
● Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or sublingual
routes. Start IV’s, maintain and administer IV fluids/meds as ordered by provider.
● Under supervision of the practitioner, inform patients of lab results, call in prescriptions to
pharmacies and return practitioners’ phone messages. Ensure that the patient or family
understands follow-up and referral information. Provide general health education within own level
of expertise and as directed by practitioner and nurse supervisor;
● Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean
and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to Franciscan Medical Group Exposure
Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan
accordingly.
● Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures to appropriate level of training and established
procedures. Ensure patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instruct patients in the collection
of samples and other tests.
● Actively participate in continuing education and meetings; participates in committees as
requested; and participants in professional development activities and maintains professional
affiliations.
● Triages and responds to patient telephone call using approved protocols; ensuring documentation
of the phone call meets standards.
● Exhibits and adheres to CHI Franciscan Health’s Core Values of Reverence, Integrity,
Compassion and Excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS SECTION:
Education/ Work Experience:
● High School Diploma or GED required.
● Graduate of accredited school of Registered Nursing approved by the WA State Board of Nursing
required; BSN preferred.
● One year clinic RN experience or 2 years of acute care experience preferred
Licensure/Certification
● Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
● Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
● If assigned to the Float Pool, current driver’s license and ability to drive to assigned
location(s).