Northwest Human Services, Inc.
Care Team Nurse (LPN/RN)
Northwest Human Services, Inc., Monmouth, Oregon, United States, 97631
Care Team Nurse (LPN/RN)
Northwest Human Services is a non‑profit leader in advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission‑focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers.
Locations: Total Health Community Clinic (Monmouth) | West Salem Clinic (Salem)
Job Status: Full‑time; Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (optional 4/10 work schedule)
Responsibilities
Provide practice management support to the clinical team, embracing the Patient Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) by recognizing the patient as the central focus.
Collaborate with other health care professionals to address patients’ wellness, acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end‑of‑life needs.
Offer telephone advice to patients with minor acute problems; conduct patient education on self‑care; support ongoing management of stable chronic disease; monitor acutely ill patients during routine office visits; perform procedures within scope of nursing practice.
Oversee provider‑assigned patient panels, directing and facilitating care and employing the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Participate in ongoing management of patients with stable chronic diseases, communicating with patients in person and by telephone regarding management, coordination of treatment plans and services, and follow‑up when indicated.
Manage triage, intake and monitoring of patients with acute medical conditions; provide nursing intervention when appropriate in absence of PCP.
Under direction of PCP, provide patient education on self‑care (medications, nebulizers, inhalers, diabetes management, wound care, self‑injection).
Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures (minor surgery, casting, nebulizer treatments, spirometry, EKG) and medication administration as needed.
Observe, analyze and interpret clinical data; recognize abnormal or critical findings and notify provider as appropriate.
Qualifications
Current Oregon RN or LPN license.
BLS certification consistent with AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC covering breathing and cardiac emergencies.
Clinic experience preferred.
Independent judgment and decision‑making.
Team‑work skills; ability to prioritize competing responsibilities under pressure.
Problem‑solving skills.
Personal flexibility to perform in an ever‑changing work environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to manage high volumes of patients in a short span while dealing with unpredictable issues.
Benefits
Health insurance plans: medical, dental, vision.
Group life and disability covered 100% by employer.
403(b) retirement plan with 2% employer contribution and up to 3% employer match.
Flex Spending Account.
PTO: 10 hours/month for FT positions 40 hrs/week (up to 20 hrs/month with tenure).
7½ paid holidays + 2 paid floating holidays.
Continuing education & training benefits.
Employee healthy living program – gym membership & smoking cessation.
To Apply Visit our website:
Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)
Contact HR/Recruiting: HR@nwhumanservices.org | 503.588.5828
All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.
Equal Opportunity Employer – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Community | Compassion | Commitment | Integrity | Working together to empower individuals to improve their health, well‑being, and safety.
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Locations: Total Health Community Clinic (Monmouth) | West Salem Clinic (Salem)
Job Status: Full‑time; Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (optional 4/10 work schedule)
Responsibilities
Provide practice management support to the clinical team, embracing the Patient Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) by recognizing the patient as the central focus.
Collaborate with other health care professionals to address patients’ wellness, acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end‑of‑life needs.
Offer telephone advice to patients with minor acute problems; conduct patient education on self‑care; support ongoing management of stable chronic disease; monitor acutely ill patients during routine office visits; perform procedures within scope of nursing practice.
Oversee provider‑assigned patient panels, directing and facilitating care and employing the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Participate in ongoing management of patients with stable chronic diseases, communicating with patients in person and by telephone regarding management, coordination of treatment plans and services, and follow‑up when indicated.
Manage triage, intake and monitoring of patients with acute medical conditions; provide nursing intervention when appropriate in absence of PCP.
Under direction of PCP, provide patient education on self‑care (medications, nebulizers, inhalers, diabetes management, wound care, self‑injection).
Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures (minor surgery, casting, nebulizer treatments, spirometry, EKG) and medication administration as needed.
Observe, analyze and interpret clinical data; recognize abnormal or critical findings and notify provider as appropriate.
Qualifications
Current Oregon RN or LPN license.
BLS certification consistent with AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC covering breathing and cardiac emergencies.
Clinic experience preferred.
Independent judgment and decision‑making.
Team‑work skills; ability to prioritize competing responsibilities under pressure.
Problem‑solving skills.
Personal flexibility to perform in an ever‑changing work environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to manage high volumes of patients in a short span while dealing with unpredictable issues.
Benefits
Health insurance plans: medical, dental, vision.
Group life and disability covered 100% by employer.
403(b) retirement plan with 2% employer contribution and up to 3% employer match.
Flex Spending Account.
PTO: 10 hours/month for FT positions 40 hrs/week (up to 20 hrs/month with tenure).
7½ paid holidays + 2 paid floating holidays.
Continuing education & training benefits.
Employee healthy living program – gym membership & smoking cessation.
To Apply Visit our website:
Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)
Contact HR/Recruiting: HR@nwhumanservices.org | 503.588.5828
All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.
Equal Opportunity Employer – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Community | Compassion | Commitment | Integrity | Working together to empower individuals to improve their health, well‑being, and safety.
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