RN Weight Loss Clinic

About the job

MultiCare is hiring a full-time day-shift registered nurse (RN) for its weight loss clinic in Spokane. The clinic RN uses the nursing process independently to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate care and to delegate nursing tasks for patients of all ages, working with patients and families, physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), care staff, leaders and community partners.

The posting describes MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, a 388-bed acute care hospital and the area's only hospital nationally accredited in bariatric surgery.

What you'll do

• Use the nursing process as a step-by-step way to solve care problems and help each patient reach the best possible health and function
• Triage patients independently in person, by phone and through secure messages, following protocols, guidelines and standards
• Make patient care decisions with critical thinking, drawing on relevant standards, resources and data
• Use assessment and analysis skills to carry out medical regimens directed by physicians and APPs
• Delegate selected patient care tasks to others based on their education, credentials and demonstrated competence
• Work with the clinic team to improve quality of care, the patient experience and stewardship
• Encourage learning among patients, families and every member of the health care team
• Advocate for ethical, holistic care that supports each patient's autonomy, dignity and health, whatever their ethnic or social background

What you need

• A current registered nurse (RN) license in Washington State or a multistate license endorsement (MLS)
• Current BLS certification
• Depending on the clinic site assigned, advanced life support certification may be needed after hire
• Two years of experience as an RN; applicants with less than two years may be considered for the Transition to Practice Program

Preferred

• A bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
• RN experience in a clinic setting

Schedule

• Day shift, M-F (weekdays)
• Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus for eligible registered nurses
• Medical, dental and retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs for well-being support