The nurse plays a key leadership role on the patient centered medical team. They hold the primary responsibility for advanced care coordination for complex patients, ensuring that the patient receives the care and treatment the provider has recommended. They also serve as a clinical resource to both patients and the medical team, providing direct patient care in the clinic and as a resource for triage and questions by phone.

Responsibilities

• Leads the care coordination an treatment for complex patient care.
• Serves as a clinical resource to both patients and internal staff.
• Serves as the primary clinical communication liaison for Advanced Care Coordination.
• Ensures that the patient's medical chart is updated to reflect treatments and care provided.
• Performs other direct patient care duties within a scope of practice.
• Properly follows quality, safety, and infection control procedures and improvement efforts.
• Provides excellent service and support to patients and colleagues and as a leader within the team.

• Job duties require knowledge and training in the field of Nursing typically acquired through a formal Associates degree or trade school program in Nursing.
• Must have active Registered Nursing licensure with the State of Washington.
• Must have obtained Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to read and speak Spanish and/or Russian preferred but not required.
• Must have reliable transportation and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required.
• Travel between work sites is required as needed.