RN, HIV Internal Medicine Clinic

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Hospital-Based Internal Medicine Clinic offers complete primary and specialty care to adults aged 18 and older with various health needs, prioritizing inclusive and patient-centered care. The collaborative team consists of over 40 faculty providers, 45 resident physicians, and more than 60 staff members. The clinic sees 175 to 250 patients daily. It also provides non-visit support and follow-up services to 13,948 lives. As part of an academic medical center, the clinic is committed to clinical excellence. It advances medical education by training future internists while serving the community's diverse needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of independent RN practice
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencucumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• Active Washington RN License within 6 months of hire
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Nursing professional certification in ACRN (HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse) or AACRN (Advanced HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse)
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting, including telephone triage, longitudinal care management of complex patients, and nurse visits
• Experience working in a Primary Care setting
• Working knowledge of Ryan White program requirements and the comprehensive system of care model

Responsibilities

• Supports complex, high-risk patients in the outpatient setting through advanced care coordination.
• Leading multimodal triage and proactive care coordination, utilizing telephone, electronic messaging, and in-person communication to facilitate timely clinical interventions and reduce avoidable acute care utilization.
• Embedding clinical nursing expertise within ambulatory workflows, supporting real-time decision-making and seamless care transitions across settings.
• Serving as a central point of contact for patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care and address emerging clinical concerns in a timely, efficient manner.
• Designing, implementing, and refining ambulatory care models that support safe, scalable, and sustainable nursing practice in alignment with clinic operations and patient population needs.
• Driving improvements in patient outcomes by integrating nursing judgment with patient education, system navigation, and advocacy in a complex outpatient care environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree