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RN-Care CoordinatorOregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR, United States
RN-Care Coordinator

RN-Care Coordinator

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR, United States
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Department Overview

The OHSU Digestive Health Center (DHC), located at Portland South Waterfront, is a multidisciplinary center offering services in the ambulatory setting for General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Bariatrics and Nutrition.  The surgical team is supported by a team of surgeons, as well as a nurse, medical assistant and scheduler that work closely together to provide excellent care for complex patients.  The patient experience begins with their initial referral and can include clinic visits and teaching, surgery, and ongoing complex follow-up care.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include :

  • Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
  • $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  • Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  • Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
  • Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
  • Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
  • Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Function / Duties of Position

We are seeking a clinic RN Coordinator that provides professional, comprehensive nursing care and coordination for this complex surgical patient population.  This RN Coordinator will provide care coordination, assessment and triage, medication management and clinical support to the surgery faculty providers in the clinic setting.  With faculty support, the RN coordinator will require independent critical decision making skills to assess complex patient population.

Colorectal

Abdominal Wall

Foregut

HPB

Bariatric

Provides resource coverage for RN – as needed for vacations / extended leave / breaks

  • The RN Coordinator collaborates with other members of the RN team to ensure that patient flow is expedited during clinical practice sessions
  • Coordinates and implements initiation of treatment plan of care
  • The RN Coordinator ensures that Provider orders that result from the new patient visit are recorded and executed.  S / he also works to ensure that laboratory and other diagnostic findings are available to clinicians in a timely fashion after tests are performed.  S / he tracks the post visit flow information to ensure that plans of care are executed in a timely fashion
  • Triages and responds or refers inquiries appropriately.  Recognizes and reports specific physical and emotional conditions / needs / concerns of the patients to appropriate members of the health care team.  Alerts Providers to unusual observations of patients to facilitate immediate attention
  • Triages all urgent patient calls; triages Provider calls and assists with communication when necessary. Uses standing orders to manage patient care when appropriate
  • Triage result pools and assists with follow-up and treatment plans
  • Clarifies and accurately executes provider orders, per established protocol
  • Recognizes and effectively responds to emergencies.  Speaks with Providers directly in all emergency situations.
  • Assesses patient / family status and needs both actual and potential according to established standards.
  • Assists with appropriate program placement if needed.
  • Acts as a patient advocate, preserving basic patients and family rights.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of practice specific standards of care in actual performance.
  • Recognizes ethical issues and takes appropriate action in the provision of care
  • Maintains current knowledge of pharmacology and competency in modes of administration.
  • Required Qualifications

  • At least 1-2 years of nursing experience inpatient with a complex medical focus, or in ambulatory or com­ munity-based setting working with chronically ill or medically complex
  • BSN Graduates : Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
  • ADN Graduates : Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
  • Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
  • Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
  • WA license within 6 months of hire
  • BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • BLS must not expire during orientation
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Gastroenterology nursing is preferred
  • Complex GI therapeutic procedural care coordination experience preferred
  • Additional Details

    Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

  • External candidates : OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
  • Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship / Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
  • All are welcome

    Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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