Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

Benton County Oregon; Oregon; On-site; USD 81,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

0 premium health insurance

Retirement contributions

Wellness program

Employer-paid AD&D/Life/ LTD coverage

Salary raises within first year

Job summary

The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties seeks a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator to join a patient-centered team focused on preventive, team-based care. Responsibilities include triage, assessment, care planning, and home-education across clinical and community settings.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN and 1 year of nursing experience or RN with 4 years; Oregon RN license and valid driver’s license required, with pay equity-based salary placement and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• BSN and 1 year of nursing experience.
• Equivalencies considered: RN + 4 years nursing exp; MSN preferred.
• Oregon RN license and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services in clinical, community, and home settings.
• Triage and assess clients for immediate care or referrals.
• Screen, plan, deliver, and evaluate health interventions.
• Educate patients and coordinate care across programs and sites.
• Follow standards of practice and state rules.

Skills

Critical thinking

Triage

Screening

Care coordination

Clinical judgment

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties are in search of a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator to join the team! Our nurses work in a patient-centered environment with professionals who have a passion for preventive, team-based care.

Job Summary

Registered Nurses work in clinical, community, and home settings to provide a broad range of nursing services aimed at disease prevention, treatment, and health policy implementation. They apply critical thinking and nursing process skills to screen, assess, plan, deliver and evaluate health interventions for individuals and populations. This position will include triage to assess clients' health status for immediate care, clinical appointment, education for care at home, or referrals to resources. Demonstrate knowledge-based care to assigned clients and programs in accordance with standards of practice, nursing practice act, Oregon Administrative Rules, County and department policies and procedures. May provide specialized services within specified programs and at multiple sites according to scope, license, and program standards.

First review of applications will be on November 13, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

Benefits

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays +14 hours of PTO accrual every month. PTO accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your whole family without paying a dime.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account.
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs.
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
• Annual salary range of:
  • $81,127.83 - $131,609.76
  • This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing. Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: [e-mail]

Salary Placement

Your application will be used to determine salary placement based on a pay equity assessment. Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. For further information, please click on the Oregon Pay Equity Law for more details.

Minimum Qualifications

Health Care Professional 3 level:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND 1 year of nursing experience
• Equivalency will be considered: RN and 4 years of nursing experience
• BSN preferred

Health Care Professional 5 level:

• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) AND 8 years of nursing experience
• Equivalencies will be considered:
  • BSN, 8 years of nursing experience, and specialized certification OR
  • RN, 14 years of nursing experience, and specialized certification
  • MSN preferred.

Special Requirements for both levels

• Current Oregon Registered Nurse License.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Annual salary range of
  • Health Care Professional 3 level: $81,127.83 - $117,332.31
  • Health Care Professional 5 level: $91,00.94 - $131,609.76
• Rewarding work in a productive, innovative, and creative environment.
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with Benton County.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Rachel Smith, Primary Care Clinical Practice Manager

Benton County Health Clinics

[e-mail]

Working & Living in Benton County

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This is an ONA represented position.
• This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
  • NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and/or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Helpful links and contact information

Learn more about Benton County

Understanding the County Application Process

JobInterest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [e-mail] or by phone at 541-766-6081.