Infusion/Manometry RN or LPN for GI in SW Portland

About the role

Join us at The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Infusion/Manometry Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Work alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused colleagues and physicians in our thriving Gastroenterology West Clinic located in Southwest Portland.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices under the direction of a Physician(s) and within their scope of practice according to the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Support the infusion suite by obtaining vitals and inserting peripheral IVs.
• Provide clinical care in accordance with nursing standards within the specialty; may include preparing patients for procedures, taking vitals, documenting relevant medical information, recording and verifying medications, assisting with examinations/diagnostic procedures, and administering medications and treatments.
• (1 day per week) Manage multiple in-basket pools, experience with prior authorization, refill and order processing, and patient phone triage.
• Perform patient assessment and triage either in person or over the phone. Properly document all encounters for providers' review, flagging any urgent concerns.
• Maintain a comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment. May prepare exam rooms and perform quality control and maintenance of equipment. Order and maintain medical inventory of supplies as requested.
• Provide information and education related to the treatment, procedure, recovery, medication, test, and/or follow-up needed.
• Assist physicians with procedures according to prescribed standards and as requested by the practitioner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current active Oregon state licensure as an LPN.
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience as an LPN is strongly preferred. Specialty GI and Triage experience is a plus!
• 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.
• A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.