RN Care Coordinator Intermittent

Benton-County-Oregon; Oregon; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public service focus

Advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Corvallis, Oregon living

Job summary

The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator to join a patient-centered team in Corvallis, Oregon. The role involves triage, assessment, planning, and education across clinical, community, and home settings to support preventive care and health interventions.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN with 1 year of nursing experience or RN with 4 years, with MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Registered Nurse License.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Background check successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Triage to assess clients' health status for immediate care or referrals.
• Deliver and evaluate health interventions for individuals and populations.
• Provide education for home care and coordinate with programs across sites.

Skills

Critical thinking

Triage

Patient care

Team-based care

Education

BSN + 1 year nursing experience

RN with 4 years nursing experience

MSN preferred

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.

Quotes from Nurses

"Highlights for me include the ability to advocate for the patients who are often forgotten in the healthcare system. Making a difference in the community that I live in. Working within a care team but also having the larger RN group to support as needed. Job variability – every day is different. Self-directed – you can tailor the job to your strengths and to the care team’s needs. Schedule flexibility for good work/life balance."

- Jessica, Registered Nurse Care Coordinator, Corvallis Health Services.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• This position may be filled at the Health Care Professional 3 or Health Care Professional 5 level depending on experience, education, and specialized certifications.

Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Salary range of
  • Hourly rate of $40 to $60
• 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.
• A great work-life balance.
• Live, work, and play in Corvallis, Oregon.

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

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 link Oregon Pay Equity Law for more details.

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 non-exempt position.
• This is a non-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.