Triage Registered Nurse
- Employer
- NARA Northwest
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Closing date
- Aug 15, 2022
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Job Description
NARA Northwest in Portland Oregon has been serving Native Americans/Alaska Natives for over 30 years. We make a difference in the Portland Community. NARA uses traditional concepts in a holistic approach while using modern medical practices. We are "Mission Driven, Spirt Lead". Currently we are looking for talented Health Care professionals to enhance our team. Why work for NARA Northwest? The culture. The Health Team. Our Benefits which includes 15 paid holidays a year plus medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid sick leave and vacation to name a few. We are a growing agency with an excellent reputation!
Registered Nurses are responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to prevent disease and promote health through the application of critical thinking and the ability to exercise independent judgment. The RN's provides support and assistance to medical providers and coordinates direct patient care while facilitating patient flow.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
NARA is fully committed too and promotes sobriety. Our agency follows federal guidelines for Controlled Substances in accordance (Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, part 731 (5 C.F.R. part 731). All employees are required to pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug test.
EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled/Race/Ethnicity/Gender/Age. Within scope of Indian Preference, all candidates receive equal consideration. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).
NARA Northwest in Portland Oregon has been serving Native Americans/Alaska Natives for over 30 years. We make a difference in the Portland Community. NARA uses traditional concepts in a holistic approach while using modern medical practices. We are "Mission Driven, Spirt Lead". Currently we are looking for talented Health Care professionals to enhance our team. Why work for NARA Northwest? The culture. The Health Team. Our Benefits which includes 15 paid holidays a year plus medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid sick leave and vacation to name a few. We are a growing agency with an excellent reputation!
Registered Nurses are responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to prevent disease and promote health through the application of critical thinking and the ability to exercise independent judgment. The RN's provides support and assistance to medical providers and coordinates direct patient care while facilitating patient flow.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Provides direct and indirect patient care for the appropriate NARA site.
- Assesses patients for urgency of need and prioritizes by acuity in a professional and friendly manner.
- Telephone calls, walk-ins and appointment consultations including blood pressure checks, injections and phlebotomy.
- Reads and provides appropriate documentation for TB testing if required.
- Performs dressing changes, wound care, and suture removal per provider orders, assists with procedures when needed
- Provides patient education regarding both chronic and acute medical issues
- Completes the RN Prenatal intake/ exam, maintains registry and provides case management as needed
- Maintains accurate, appropriate and timely documentation in the medical records as needed and required by regulations.
- Participates in development and implementation of Quality Assurance procedures.
- Collaborates with clinical team regarding needs of clients/patients.
- Exhibits the ability to work with patients of various socio-economic backgrounds and temperaments; demonstrates tact, diplomacy and compassion; responds appropriately in emergency and stressful situations; acts as patient advocate
- Ensures that all services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Oregon, BSN Required.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Washington or the ability to become licensed within six months of hire date.
- Two years experience in health care.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
- Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
- Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.
NARA is fully committed too and promotes sobriety. Our agency follows federal guidelines for Controlled Substances in accordance (Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, part 731 (5 C.F.R. part 731). All employees are required to pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug test.
EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled/Race/Ethnicity/Gender/Age. Within scope of Indian Preference, all candidates receive equal consideration. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).
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