Infusion/Manometry RN or LPN for GI in SW Portland

The Oregon Clinic•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Infusion/Manometry Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in our Gastroenterology West Clinic in Southwest Portland. This role focuses on providing world-class care with kindness and empathy, making a valuable impact within the local community. You will ensure patients receive the highest value care tailored to their needs by providing a consistent, efficient, and easy experience. This position involves direct patient care, including obtaining vitals, inserting peripheral IVs, preparing patients for procedures, documenting medical information, administering medications, and patient phone triage. You will also manage in-basket pools, process prior authorizations, refills, and orders, and maintain a safe and clean environment. Additionally, you will order and maintain medical supplies and provide patient education related to treatments, medications, and follow-up care. The role requires assisting physicians with procedures and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Specialty GI and Triage experience is a plus!
Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing 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.
Supporting the infusion suite by obtaining vitals and inserting peripheral IV.
Provides 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.
Managing multiple in-basket pools, experience with prior authorization, refill and order processing, and patient phone triage.
Performs patient assessment and triage either in person or over the phone.
Properly documents all encounters for providers' review, flagging any urgent concerns.
Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment.
May prepare exam rooms and perform quality control and maintenance of equipment.
Orders and maintains medical inventory of supplies as requested.
Provides information and education related to the treatment, procedure, recovery, medication, test, and/or follow-up needed.
Assists physicians with procedures according to prescribed standards and as requested by the practitioner.
Other duties as assigned.