Infusion/Manometry RN/LPN Nurse Coordinator for GI in SW Portland (Internal Applicants Only)

Duties

• Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients under the direction of a Physician(s) and within their scope of practice according to the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Works directly with providers and staff in coordinating excellent patient care.
• Serves as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and resource regarding workflows, policies and procedures, trains new and existing staff and assists in evaluating staff efficiencies and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Cross-trained in multiple areas (completes both infusion and manometry procedures).
• If applicable, takes on extra clinic duties (supply management, committee member, safety coordinator, etc.).
• Ensures assisting the supervisor or manager with department-specific projects and team building.
• Verifies necessary information and performs patient assessment and triage.
• Performs clinical care in accordance with nursing standards within the specialty, includes esophageal manometry procedures and/or determining and monitoring venipuncture or catheter placement/insertion sites and administering IV medication and treatment.
• Makes phone calls to patients with the provider's return message and carries out tasks or orders sent by the provider.
• Provides patient, families, and caregivers health education on manometry and/or infusion/IV treatment and care.
• Processes manometry catheters and other equipment following appropriate protocols.
• Orders and maintains medical inventory of supplies as needed. Checks emergency medication and IV trays regularly.
• Supports the QA/QI processes.

Qualifications

• Current active Oregon state licensure as an RN or LPN.
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience as an RN or LPN is strongly preferred.
• Specialty Care GI and Infusion Manometry experience is a plus!
• Current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire. ACLS may be required by specialty.
• Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Epic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IV medications, fluids, and blood products.
• Skill in performing venipuncture and working with a variety of vascular access devices associated with infusion.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic.
• Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians and other team members.
• Commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance.
• Financial Wellbeing: Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually.
• Wellness Support: Robust wellness program and employee assistance services.
• Commuter Benefits: 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered.
• Additional Perks: Employee discounts and optional benefits like Pet Insurance.

About the Role

This role is based at the Peterkort Centre. Typical hours are Monday-Friday, four 10-hour shifts with a day off: TBD (6:45 am - 5:15 pm).