Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! RN-Care Coordinator Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2025-36757 Position Category Nursing-RN Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type ONA union represented Department Digestive Health Practice Salary Range $55.24 - $92.02 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity FTE 1.00 Schedule Monday-Friday Hours 8:30-5:00pm HR Mission Healthcare Drug Testable Yes LinkedIn Job Code #LI-SC1 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 employeeTwo separate above market pension plans to choose fromVacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-timeHolidays - 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-timeSubstantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)Tuition ReimbursementInnovative 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 sessionsCoordinates and implements initiation of treatment plan of careThe 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 fashionTriages 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 plansClarifies and accurately executes provider orders, per established protocolRecognizes 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 careMaintains 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 complexBSN 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 hireCurrent, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse LicenseWA license within 6 months of hireBLS 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 preferredComplex 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.