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Oregon Health & Science University RN, Digestive Health Center, Resource in Portland, Oregon
The OHSU Digestive Health Center (DHC) is a multi-disciplinary center offering services in the ambulatory setting for specialty surgical services, gastroenterology, hepatology, bariatrics and nutrition. The programs work in a close team that includes MD, RN, MA, and schedulers that work together to provide excellent quality care for complex patients. The patient experience with the program begins with their initial appointment and can include clinic visits, procedures, surgery, and follow-up care.
The Resource RN Patient Care Coordinator (RN) will provide care coordination, assessment and triage, medication management and clinical support to the teams in the ambulatory setting. The nurse will perform medical record review, follow developed protocols, determine appropriate patient scheduling, assist with monitoring diagnostic results and patient care progress/processes as requested by providers, and participate in quality reviews. The nurse will work alongside a team of RN care coordinators within the DHC.
The OHSU registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The RN’s care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics and meets the standards/expectations of a Professional Practice Model. In that model, the RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, practitioner, and knowledge transferor. Professional accountability enriches the RN’s engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork.
Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license
Current BLS at time of hire
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing for external hires; BSN preferred for internal candidates
1-2 years of nursing experience inpatient with a complex medical focus, or in ambulatory or community based setting working with chronically ill or medically complex patients
Experience in the field of surgery / GI medicine in an Ambulatory clinical setting
Apply here online.
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.
Recruitment ID: 2021-8184
Street: Downtown
Post End Date: 5/9/2021
Job Type: ONA union represented
Posting Department: Digestive Health Center-Department of Surgery
Posting Pay: $44.53 - $67.76 per hour
Posting FTE: 0.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: As needed days
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: Yes