Job Description

Make a Difference Where it Matters Most!

Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA

Hiring Range: $93,667.60 - $103,703.41 per year

Schedule: Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Close Date: July 24, 2026

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) who believes healthcare is about more than treating illness? Are you passionate about building relationships, educating patients, and making a lasting impact in an underserved community? At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), you'll have the opportunity to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care while serving the Puyallup Tribal community and other Indigenous patients and families. Our team is committed to improving health outcomes, honoring culture, and building healthier generations through exceptional, patient-centered care.

What Makes this Role Different?

At PTHA, nurses have the opportunity to:

• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families.
• Practice holistic, team-based primary care.
• Focus on prevention, education, and improving long-term health outcomes.
• Work in an organization that honors Native culture, traditions, and community values.
• Participate in community health events that extend care beyond the clinic walls.
• Be part of a collaborative team where your voice, ideas, and expertise are valued.

Employee Benefits:

• Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
• Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
• (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
• (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs

What You’ll Do:

As a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide comprehensive nursing care for patients across the lifespan while serving as a trusted educator, advocate, and care coordinator. Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, you'll help ensure every patient receives high-quality, coordinated care. . Key responsibilities include:

• Provide patient triage, assessments, treatments, medication administration, IV starts, and nursing interventions.
• Educate patients and families on chronic disease management, preventive care, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Coordinate care and connect patients with internal and community resources.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care.
• Participate in community outreach events and health education initiatives that promote wellness throughout the community.
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
• Participate in telephone and in-clinic triage, including an after-hours call rotation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for new nursing staff as assigned.

Opportunities to Grow:

Depending on your interests, experience, and clinic needs, you'll have opportunities to develop expertise in specialized nursing roles, including:

• Diabetes Education
• Women's Health and Obstetrics
• Employee Health
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Tobacco Cessation
• Chronic Pain Management
• Clinical Training and Nursing Education

Make a Difference Every Day

At PTHA, we believe healthcare begins with relationships. Every member of our team plays an important role in improving the health and wellness of our community through compassionate care, respect, and cultural understanding.

If you're looking for meaningful work where you can practice at the top of your license while making a lasting difference in people's lives, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.

Requirements

• Current WA State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least three (3) years of direct patient care experience in acute care and/or primary care OR
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with at least five (5) years of direct patient care experience.
• Experience providing patient education.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to obtain ACLS and/or PALS as required.
• Experience using electronic health records.
• Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.