Care Coordinator

Primary Care Nurse

Under the direction of the department chief, nurse leader or designee; provides practice management support to a clinical team, recognizing the patient as the central focus. Provides telephone advice to patients with minor acute problems. Serves as a patient educator in areas related to self-care. Supports the on-going management of patients with stable chronic diseases. Monitors acutely ill patients during the patient visit. Performs a variety of procedures that are within the scope of the professional nursing practice.

The Primary Care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine and internal medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.

Current unencumbered Oregon RN licensure required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. BSN preferred.

Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, coworkers and other practice customers. Ability to accurately observe, analyze and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information. Communication and interpersonal relationship skills to initiate and maintain a collaborative care environment. Ability to work autonomously. Ability to manage high volumes of patients in a short span of time, while dealing with unpredictable issues. Personal flexibility to perform in an ever-changing work environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while under pressure.

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) - Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) - Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) - Continually (67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINELIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 LbsPUSH (0-20 pounds force)PULL (0-20 pounds force) - CLIMB - STAIRSLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 LbsSQUAT RepetitiveKNEEL (on knees)REACH - ForwardREACH - Upward - SITSTANDWALK - LEVEL SURFACELIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 LbsSQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)BEND FORWARD at waistROTATE TRUNK SittingROTATE TRUNK StandingFINGER DEXTERITYPINCH FingersGRASP Hand/Fist - CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists