Clinic Triage Registered Nurse; RN; MD

Job Details

Job Location:

Job Location:

Wellness Clinic on Burnside
- Portland, OR 97233

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $43.25 - $50.90 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: UDS-Nurse-11-1

Title:

Triage Nurse

Location:

Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212 & Wellness Center - 12360

E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97233

Schedule:

This is an in-person position, Monday
- Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Evenings and flexibility may be required.

Wage Range: $43.25 – $50.90 hourly, Non-Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Triage Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

The Triage Registered Nurse provides clinical triage, nursing assessment, patient education, care coordination, and perinatal nursing support in NARA NW's outpatient primary care clinics. This position serves as a key clinical resource for patients and the interdisciplinary care team by assessing patient needs, coordinating appropriate care, providing health education, and supporting quality patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care while collaborating with providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and timely services.

• Provide clinical triage for patients through telephone calls, walk-in assessments, and nurse consultations, ensuring timely evaluation and appropriate disposition of patient needs.
• Coordinate prenatal and anticoagulation case management, including patient tracking, documentation, follow-up, and registry maintenance, as assigned.
• Maintain clinical registries and required program data in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Document nursing assessments, patient communications, and care provided in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and address clinical needs.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining medical supplies and clinic medications as assigned.
• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and other agency activities.
• Provide cross-coverage and additional nursing support based on clinic and organizational needs.
• Provide nursing support, care coordination, patient education, and follow-up for patients enrolled in NARA Northwest's perinatal care program.

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oregon required.
• Must obtain and maintain an unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Washington within six (6) months of hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care and adapt to each patient's individual needs.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with providers, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain…