RN - Team Lead

Central Oregon Pediatric Associates•Bend, OR

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity At COPA, the Pediatric RN Team Lead is a hands-on clinician and trusted team resource, helping care for children from infancy through adolescence while supporting the flow of a busy pediatric clinic. This role blends direct patient care with practical leadership—mentoring staff, supporting clinic operations, and helping maintain consistent clinical standards. It’s a valuable opportunity for a pediatric RN who enjoys caring for kids, working alongside a collaborative team, and bringing a calm, positive presence to the clinic each day. The Company Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) has been caring for kids and families in Central Oregon for over 50 years, building lifelong relationships and helping children thrive from newborns to teens. Our mission is to provide exceptional, right-fit care for kids at every age and stage, and our vision is to improve the health of all kids in our community. We do this in a welcoming, inclusive environment where collaboration, openness, play and accountability are part of how we care, not just what we do. At COPA, you’ll work alongside people who value kindness, teamwork, and earning families’ trust every single day. The Job Mains in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques, and applies this knowledge in accordance with COPA policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations, including the following: · Conducts individualized patient assessments, prioritizing data collection based on the immediate condition and needs of infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, and adolescent patients within timeframes defined by practice policies, procedures, and protocols · Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize nursing care effectively · Performs physician-ordered treatments accurately and in a timely manner · Accurately forecasts and administers pediatric immunizations · Demonstrates efficiency and proficiency in the electronic health record (EHR) · Completes thorough, concise, and timely documentation in the patient’s medical record related to care provided and patient response · Demonstrates initiative and exercises independent clinical decision-making in alignment with clinical operations needs and standards · Performs RN appointments independently within scope of practice, using sound clinical judgment · Provides individualized education to patients and families · Assists with monitoring, procurement, and proper inventory of supplies and equipment · Maintains clinical competency by staying current with nursing skills, equipment, and best practices · Assists with orientation and onboarding of new personnel · Performs other related duties as directed by the manager

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program
Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon and license must be in good standing; BSN preferred
Oregon licensure as required for education
Current CPR for Healthcare Provider required
Nursing experience required; pediatric experience and telephone triage preferred
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse population; superior nursing process skills; strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to make independent nursing judgments and prioritize workload; knowledge of community services; ability to multi-task and work independently
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level in person, over the telephone or through use of other required technology.
Sitting or standing for long periods of time
Frequent repetitive motion includes computer keyboard use, reaching with hands and arms, and walking
Occasional lifting and or moving up to 30 pounds and on rare occasions up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include viewing computer monitor for long periods of time, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

PALS preferred
Epic EMR experience preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus

Responsibilities

Conducts individualized patient assessments, prioritizing data collection based on the immediate condition and needs of infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, and adolescent patients within timeframes defined by practice policies, procedures, and protocols
Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize nursing care effectively
Performs physician-ordered treatments accurately and in a timely manner
Accurately forecasts and administers pediatric immunizations
Demonstrates efficiency and proficiency in the electronic health record (EHR)
Completes thorough, concise, and timely documentation in the patient’s medical record related to care provided and patient response
Demonstrates initiative and exercises independent clinical decision-making in alignment with clinical operations needs and standards
Performs RN appointments independently within scope of practice, using sound clinical judgment
Provides individualized education to patients and families
Assists with monitoring, procurement, and proper inventory of supplies and equipment
Maintains clinical competency by staying current with nursing skills, equipment, and best practices
Assists with orientation and onboarding of new personnel
Performs other related duties as directed by the manager
Demonstrates leadership within the team by facilitating and promoting organizational change
Holds team members accountable to COPA policies, procedures, and values
Oversees vaccine management for each clinic, including ordering, inventory control, borrowing reconciliation, and emergency management
Manages medical supplies and inventory
Assists with departmental complaints and issue resolution
Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills in complex or challenging situations
Provides clinical support to team members as needed and serves as a resource to ensure adequate break coverage for all staff
Acts as a staffing resource in the event of an open provider shift
Provides regular updates to the manager, escalates concerns, and recommends solutions or process improvements as challenges or opportunities arise
Participates in employee performance processes, including setting priorities for improvement, providing coaching feedback, training, and guidance
Provides support to the Clinical Operations Team and Vaccine Alarm coverage during scheduled on-call shifts
Performs other duties as assigned