Nurse Provider-RN

Nurse Provider

Agency Summary:

It takes a wide range of amazing people to achieve the mission of White Bird Clinic and to be successful in the work that we do. We provide compassionate, humanistic healthcare and supportive services to individuals in our community, so everyone receives the care they need.

Our priority is to serve people who are unserved, underinsured, disabled and/or homeless. Do you possess qualities and behaviors that foster collaboration, patience, empathy, and humor while utilizing stress reduction techniques for the self and others, remaining level-headed, and have a tolerance for ambiguity?

Can you approach challenging situations in a positive and creative way? If yes, please apply and tell us how!

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for face-to-face office visits for patients with chronic and/or acute conditions as defined by the White Bird Clinic Nursing Protocols and for coordinating care with a select panel of high risk/ high services utilizing patients with a focus on self-management and improvement of the patient's medical conditions.

Position Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical, mental, and psychosocial assessment.

Develop care plans to prevent disease exacerbation, improve outcomes, increase patient engagement in self-care, decrease risk status, and minimize hospital and ED utilization

Utilize a variety of strategies to collaborate with patients to develop plans that support self-management to optimize their health

Adhere to standing orders and nursing protocols to order labs, referrals, medications, and provide education to support patient health improvement goals

Provide and update comprehensive care plans

Coordinate specialty care including assisting patients in navigating the health care systems and services, behavioral health services, and substance treatment services

Partner and collaborate with internal White Bird and external case management programs to coordinate care

Define, develop, and maintain a high-risk patient panel

Utilize data to engage in quality improvement related to the defined high-risk patient panel

Document all patient communication and care provided in EMR that aligns with the documentation requirements for Meaningful Use and other clinical benchmarks required by our grant funders and clinic accepted initiatives

Participate in the continuous improvement of procedures, protocols, policies, and related materials related to providing face to face visits and managing a high-risk patient population panel

Required Qualifications

Current Oregon RN license with a bachelor's degree or higher

Ability to work with a diverse population and a broad range of situations while maintaining a professional and courteous attitude

Willingness to participate in continuing education

Minimum of five years nursing experience or specialty certification

Experience in the delivery of primary care

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Strong computer skills including but not limited to the ability to send and receive email, write documents in MS Word, lookup information using the internet, and use the electronic EHR system

Maintain current BLS and complete annual blood borne pathogen training

Receive approval of the Medical Director showing complete knowledge of all the clinic's Acute and Chronic Care Nursing Protocols within six months of hire date

Complete White Bird new employee training

Able to function in a chaotic environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Experience working in a consensus environment

Minimum of two years' experience in primary care medical practice

Display knowledge of Chronic Disease processes including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, hyperlipidemia, and the management of Warfarin

Equal Employment Opportunity

White Bird Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. White Bird Clinic hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. White Bird Clinic will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience.

Compensation Details:

This is a non-exempt position with target starting base compensation ranging between $45-$48 per hour, paid bi-weekly.

In addition, this position qualifies for a competitive health and welfare package and generous paid time off opportunities.