Office Nurse RN OBGYN Clinic
About The Position
The Office Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect professional nursing care to patients according to their individual needs, provider orders, and standards of care. The nurse assesses patient and family needs; develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care; and practices in accordance with professional standards and core values, with a commitment to service excellence. Most of the position involves phone triage, responding to MyChart messages in the electronic medical record, and developing plans of care. The nurse also communicates laboratory, X-ray, and imaging results to patients and documents calls; provides appropriate patient education; and responds to safety concerns and emergencies. The role includes evaluating concerns about decreased fetal movement and communicating findings to providers. Work is performed in person in the clinic; remote work is not available. Occasional duties include conducting new OB intake and preoperative visits by phone or in person, as well as rarely administering injections to teen and adult patients.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- At least one year of experience in a clinic or hospital setting.
- At least one year of experience as a registered nurse.
- At least one year of experience in women's health.
- At least one year of experience in phone triage.
- Current Oregon State Registered Nurse license.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
- Ability to type accurately at 40 words per minute.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Good grammar and spelling in written communication.
- Ability to organize work efficiently and handle multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct phone triage, respond to MyChart messages in the electronic medical record, and develop plans of care.
- Contact patients with laboratory, X-ray, and imaging results and document phone calls.
- Promote accident prevention and report potential hazards to maintain a safe environment.
- Respond to emergency situations and contact emergency services as directed by providers.
- Evaluate patients with concerns about decreased fetal movement and communicate findings to providers.
- Provide patient education appropriate to the situation.
- Perform new OB intake and preoperative visits by phone or in person.
- Administer injections to teen and adult patients on rare occasions.
- Work cooperatively and flexibly as a team member, using effective communication and working relationships with health care team members, patients, and significant others.
- Use critical thinking to make decisions related to patient care and department needs.
- Organize work efficiently, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate duties and resources to prioritize patient care.
- Present a professional image, demonstrate strong customer service, and communicate accurately in writing.
- Recognize personal limitations and seek guidance appropriately.
- Follow the organization’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy (HR-28).
Benefits
- Free and plentiful parking; located one block from a MAX station.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Certification pay bonus program.
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees and dependents.
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Wellness program and employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Additional voluntary benefits and discounts at select retail and fitness centers.
- Employer-paid life insurance and basic disability coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
