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The Jamestown Healing Clinic

Month: August 2024

MMU Dispensing Nurse II- RN

Job Details
  • Job Location: Jamestown Healing Clinic - Sequim, WA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $35.23- $45.80 Hourly
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Description

Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Dispensing Nurse II – Registered Nurse to support our Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) and clinic-based services across Clallam County. This full time, non-exempt position, plays a vital role in delivering safe, compliant, and patient-centered medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services to individuals in rural and underserved communities. The Dispensing Nurse II-RN ensures the accurate administration, tracking, and safeguarding of controlled medications while providing high-quality nursing care within scope of practice.

Schedule

  • JHC Clinic: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Mobile Medication Unit (MMU): 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Saturdays (JHC Clinic): 5:30 AM – 10:30 AM

  • Schedule includes rotating assignment between clinic and MMU based on operational needs

Essential Functions

  • Administer Methadone, Buprenorphine/Naloxone, or Buprenorphine monotherapy as ordered by the Medical Director and providers

  • Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received from suppliers and dispensed to patients

  • Ensure safekeeping and regulatory compliance of all controlled substances in accordance with DEA, FDA, State Board of Pharmacy, and JHC standards

  • Conduct breath alcohol testing and urine specimen collection/processing with accurate documentation of results

  • Perform nursing-level care within scope of practice, including vital signs, physical assessments, wound care, and patient education

  • Assess and document patient conditions and promptly report changes to providers

  • Enter prescriptions, medications, patient encounters, and inter-agency communications into the electronic health record (EHR) accurately and in a timely manner

  • Provide patient education on medication use, effects, and treatment expectations

  • Maintain required statistical and clinical records

  • Sterilize and prepare medical equipment and supplies following infection control procedures

  • Follow all JHC policies, HIPAA regulations, safety standards, and occupational exposure protocols

  • Perform other duties as assigned

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Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Washington

  • Minimum of three (3) years of clinic experience

  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License

  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to complete employer-provided training upon hire)

  • Ability to pass criminal background check and meet vaccination requirements

  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigne

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Experience in substance use disorder treatment and/or primary care preferred

  • Strong understanding of addiction medicine, mental health, and primary care practices

  • Knowledge of substance use disorders and their impact on individuals, families, and communities

  • Phlebotomy skills and experience with urine specimen collection and observation

  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (Epic and/or Methasoft preferred)

  • Strong knowledge of federal and state confidentiality laws, including 42 CFR Part 2

  • Understanding of healthcare regulations, clinical documentation standards, and compliance requirements

  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

  • Ability to work independently with strong initiative and sound clinical judgment

  • Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities

  • Cultural competency and ability to work in a cross-cultural, trauma-informed care environment

 
Jamestown Healing Clinic is committed to providing equitable, compassionate, and high-quality care to the communities we serve. American Indian/Alaska Native preference applies in accordance with applicable policies

Dental Hygienist

Job Details

  • Job Location: Jamestown Healing Clinic - Sequim, WA
  • Position Type: Per Diem
  • Salary Range: $53.48-$69.52 Hourly

Description

The Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is seeking a Dental Hygienist who is passionate about providing exceptional oral healthcare in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. In this role, you’ll work closely with patients affected by substance use disorders, delivering preventive dental services, education, and compassionate care while promoting long-term oral health and overall wellness.

If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you can make a lasting impact on your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedule

  • Part-Time

  • 2–3 days per month

  • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

  • 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Essential Functions

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Examine patients’ oral cavities, including the mouth, throat, and pharynx, documenting the condition of teeth and surrounding tissues.

  • Refer patients to the dentist for decay, defective fillings, oral abnormalities, periodontal disease, and other concerns.

  • Apply desensitizing agents and other topical medications as appropriate.

  • Administer topical and local anesthesia as permitted.

  • Expose, develop, and mount dental radiographs, including bitewing, panoramic, and periapical images.

  • Interpret radiographs to identify calculus, decay, oral abnormalities, and periodontal bone loss while utilizing X-rays as patient education tools.

  • Record medical histories and treatment provided.

  • Maintain dental instruments and equipment in optimal working condition.

  • Disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments in accordance with Dental Clinic Policies & Procedures, JST Public Health & Safety Plan, and the Tribe’s Exposure Control Plan.

  • Educate patients individually and in groups using models, displays, brochures, videos, and other educational materials.

Demonstrate proper brushing, flossing, and periodontal care techniques.

Perform comprehensive oral prophylaxis, including:

  • Cleaning and polishing removable dental appliances.

  • Applying topical fluorides, anticariogenic agents, and occlusal sealants.

  • Polishing teeth using rubber prophy cups and prophy paste.

  • Removing calculus deposits, accretions, and stains.

  • Supragingival and subgingival scaling using cavitron and universal scaling instruments.

  • Seating and draping patients.

Trauma-Informed Care

  • Provide care using a trauma-informed approach that recognizes the impact of past trauma on health behaviors.

  • Tailor communication and treatment plans to meet each patient’s individual needs.

Harm Reduction

  • Integrate harm reduction principles into patient care.

  • Educate patients about the effects of substance use on oral health and strategies to reduce associated risks.

Patient Education & Support

  • Address patient questions and concerns with empathy and respect.

  • Provide resources and referrals for additional healthcare services when appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Follow all Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and Jamestown Healing Clinic policies and procedures, including HIPAA, safety standards, and infection control practices.

  • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • Current Washington State Dental Hygienist License.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification for Healthcare Providers.

  • Complete 15 hours of continuing education annually.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

  • Skill and dexterity in performing scaling, curettage, and root planing.

  • Comfortable treating periodontally involved patients.

  • Ability to educate and motivate patients on oral health and disease prevention.

  • Basic computer proficiency with the ability to learn dental scheduling and electronic charting software.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.

  • Valid driver’s license.

  • Ability to successfully pass a criminal background investigation.

    Knowledge of

  • Dental instruments and materials

  • Preventive dentistry principles and techniques

  • Radiology and nutrition

  • Oral physiology and histology

  • Dental and oral anatomy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with patients affected by substance use disorders.

  • Experience or training in trauma-informed care.

  • Knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices.

  • American Indian/Alaska Native hiring preference applies.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform dental hygiene procedures while sitting for extended periods.

  • Ability to respond effectively during emergency situations.

  • Must be available to work any shift, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.

  • Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 25 pounds without assistance.

  • Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, climb, squat, twist, and reach throughout the workday.

  • Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and visual acuity.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining professionalism and exceptional patient care.At Jamestown Healing Clinic, you’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. We value respect, collaboration, and culturally responsive care while supporting professional growth and work that truly makes a difference.

Apply today and help create healthier smiles while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

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