RN Disease Specific Program Coordinator (Infectious Disease Control)

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

4d•$58 - $86•Onsite

About The Position

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. This role works with physician and administrative leadership to promote optimal patient care for a disease-specific patient population at a site-based level and to collaborate with peers across Legacy Health to promote integration of best practices throughout the organization. Serves as clinical expert resource for staff providing disease-specific patient care. Facilitates team coordination in the provision of evidence-based care. Develops and maintains disease-specific protocols and processes to support provision of care in conjunction with Service Line leadership (if applicable). Supports patient and community education. Prioritizes work and effectively manages time and projects with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required.
Two years of experience in the provision and coordination of care for the disease-specific patient population required.
Demonstrated skills in patient assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, problem solving, data analysis, leading change, teaching, coaching, written and verbal communication.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and clinical information systems.
Current applicable state RN License required.
For RNs working in both Oregon and Washington, Oregon and Washington RN licensure required.
BLS through AHA.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience preferred.
Experience leading performance improvement efforts and disease-specific program management strongly preferred.
Specialty certification for the disease-specific patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with physician and administrative leadership to promote optimal patient care for a disease-specific patient population at a site-based level.
Collaborates with peers across Legacy Health to promote integration of best practices throughout the organization.
Serves as clinical expert resource for staff providing disease-specific patient care.
Facilitates team coordination in the provision of evidence-based care.
Develops and maintains disease-specific protocols and processes to support provision of care in conjunction with Service Line leadership (if applicable).
Supports patient and community education.
Prioritizes work and effectively manages time and projects with minimal supervision.