The Registered Nurse provides triage care for clinic walk-ins and phone calls while managing prenatal and Coumadin patient registries. Responsibilities include maintaining medical records and coordinating pharmaceutical needs with the medical provider team.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a valid Oregon Registered Nurse license. Candidates should have at least two years of experience, preferably in an ambulatory care setting with phone triage skills.
bachelor degreeCase ManagementPatient EducationNursing AssessmentClinical Decision MakingPhone TriageInterdisciplinary CommunicationAmbulatory CarePrenatal CareCoumadin ManagementTriage CareMedical Record ChartingDiabetic Foot Care
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Indian
Health
Clinic on
Hancock -
Portland,
OR 97212Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $42.00 - $47.25
HourlyJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category:
UDS-Nurse-11-1Title:
Triage
Nurse
Location: Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212 & Wellness Center - 12360 E. Burnside St.,
Portland,
OR 97233
Schedule:
This is an in-person position,
Monday -
Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Evenings and flexibility may be required.
Wage
Range: $42.00 – $47.25 hourly, Non-Exempt If you are a motivated and dedicated Triage Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
Company
Mission: The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
About the
Company: At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.
Position
Overview: The Registered Nurse is responsible to serve in the areas of triage in the clinic, nursing assessments, nursing care and health-related teaching to patients on an as needed basis. The Registered Nurse is also responsible for prenatal and coumadin case management.
What you will do:
Provide triage care for
NARA clinic: telephone calls, walk-ins and appointment consultations. Responsible for case management of Coumadin patients including tracking, data entry and follow up for Coumadin registry. Responsible for case management of prenatal patients including tracking, data entry and follow up for prenatal registry. Responsible for tracking data and data entry for HIV database. Chart and maintain medical records as needed and required by regulations. Communicate with medical provider team on medical/ pharmaceutical needs of clients.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
14 Paid Holidays
Inclement Weather Days
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO
QualificationsWe would like to hear from people that have: Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Oregon required. Bachelors of Science in Nursing required. Two years experience, preferably in ambulatory care setting with phone triage. Ability to adjust accordingly to each patient’s unique needs. Ability to determine own practices and procedures and contribute to the development of new concepts. Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively and confidentially with external and internal contacts. Ability to use basic nursing equipment, i.e., sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, various testing strips/test machines, scales. Ability to make medically sound, accurate, fast, independent decisions. Ability to work cooperatively with other departments within the organization and with outside agencies. Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 10 1lbs. Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members. Experience in outpatient primary care setting and Diabetic Foot Care Training. Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus. Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks. What’s in it for you? 14
Paid
Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Benefits
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above) 13 Paid Days of Sick Time 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days) $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D Short Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account 401(k) with 4% Match Employee Assistance Program Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days) Public Student Loan Forgiveness
NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC How to apply: To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org) Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all! Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process. NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need. NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober. Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus. This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.
