Nurse, RN - Nephrology

shm; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health in Bend, OR seeks an RN for chemotherapy infusion and general nursing duties. You will support physicians, coordinate patient care, and ensure accurate documentation in EHR. Oregon RN license and BLS required; Associates degree in Nursing preferred with 0-4 years' experience. American nursing standards apply.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, injections, triage, and patient education within the scope of licensure. Teamwork and safety are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is required with Oregon RN licensure and BLS certification.
• English communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience with EHR, PMS and basic office tech is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and staff with daily patient care coordination.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and accurate documentation in EHR.
• Administer injections and collect specimens per protocol.
• Support chemotherapy infusion and related nursing duties as directed.
• Ensure safety, prepare for visits, and communicate issues to supervisors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Oregon RN License

BLS certification

Tools

EHR

Practice Management System

MS Office

Job description

About Our Company

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Essential Job functions:

• Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
• Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SUMMIT policy.
• Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.
• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR.
• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
• Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.

Chemotherapy Infusion Department:

• Cross train to mix chemotherapy when pharmacy backup is needed
• Support and cross train RN Navigation/Triage
• Responsible for administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antibiotics, symptom management, and patient education including coordination of patient care activities with other members of the health care team
• Management of Central Line Catheters such as Port-a-Cath and PICC lines
• Provide care according to the individualized needs of the patient using the nursing process and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

General Job functions:

• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• Other duties as required.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Oregon State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
• 0 - 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

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