RN Outpatient Full-time
Job Description

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary

Completes all referrals and pre-authorizations for outpatient services ordered by the physician. Works as a liaison between physicians, insurance carriers, patients, billing office, and registration staff.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
  • Experience in a care management role: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
  • Case management certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions

  • Performs initial patient assessment to include physical, psychosocial, safety and environmental assessment. Includes participation and input from patient and family, making appropriate referrals after getting physician orders.
  • Coordinates patient care with other disciplines; integrating input from disciplines. Ensures orders and changes in care are documented on physician orders and submitted for timely signatures. Performs ongoing nursing assessments and changing plans of care as needed. Initiates discharge planning at start of care; notifying patient of pending discharge.
  • Monitors staff efficiency and productivity. Monitors cases for appropriate case assignments.
  • Orients new employees by providing outpatient specific orientation for all new field staff. Ensures that staffing is adequate to support the orientation process. Meets regularly (at least monthly) with employees during the first three months of employment to facilitate transition to a fully productive status.
  • Completes and legibly documents all pertinent information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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