Care Team Nurse (LPN/RN)

Care Team Nurse (LPN/RN)

Location: Total Health Community Clinic | 180 Atwater St. N, Monmouth OR 97361 Schedule: Full Time | MondayFriday Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Nursing Supervisor

Make a Difference - Deliver Compassionate Care - Strengthen Our Community

Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse who believes healthcare should be accessible, patient-centered, and responsive to the needs of every individual?

At Northwest Human Services (NWHS), we believe everyone deserves quality healthcare, dignity, and compassionate support. We are seeking a Care Team Nurse (LPN/RN) who is passionate about improving the health and wellness of individuals and families in our community.

As a valued member of our Care Team, you will play an essential role in coordinating patient care, supporting providers, educating patients, and helping individuals manage acute and chronic health conditions. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that places patients at the center of every decision.

What You'll Do

Patient-Centered Nursing & Care Coordination

• Support the ongoing management of patients with stable chronic conditions in collaboration with the Primary Care Provider.
• Coordinate treatment plans, follow-up care, referrals, and patient services.
• Manage patient triage, intake, and monitoring for acute medical conditions.
• Provide telephone nursing advice following established policies and protocols.
• Monitor patients and provide appropriate nursing interventions when the Primary Care Provider is unavailable.

Patient Education & Health Promotion

• Educate patients on self-care, medication management, diabetes management, wound care, inhalers, nebulizers, and self-injections, as appropriate.
• Explain treatments and procedures to help patients understand and participate in their care.
• Obtain patient education materials in languages appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Promote wellness, illness prevention, and effective management of acute and chronic conditions.

Clinical Support & Nursing Procedures

• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, medication administration, and treatments within the scope of professional nursing practice.
• Perform clinical procedures such as EKGs, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, and minor procedures as appropriate.
• Perform waived testing, including blood glucose and HbA1c testing, following established protocols.
• Assist with patient rooming, vital signs, injections as ordered, and clinic workflow.

Teamwork, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate throughout the day with Primary Care Providers and Care Team Medical Assistants to coordinate patient care and improve workflow.
• Manage the Care Team inbox, patient communications, referrals, and follow-up activities.
• Review critical and urgent results and bring items requiring action to the Primary Care Provider.
• Support patient safety, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in ambulatory care.

What Makes You Successful

Compassion ? Treat patients and families with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

Critical Thinking ? Recognize changes in patient conditions, exercise sound clinical judgment, and respond appropriately to urgent needs.

Collaboration ? Work closely with providers, Medical Assistants, and colleagues to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

Clear Communicate ? Provide accurate clinical information, patient education, and respectful communication with patients and team members.

Commit to Quality ? Follow established nursing protocols, support continuous improvement, and maintain professional standards.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Current Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, problem-solve, and manage a high volume of patients in a dynamic healthcare setting.
• Previous clinic experience preferred.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

• Healthcare insurance plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
• Flex Spending Account
• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions 40 hrs./wk. up to 20 hours monthly as your tenure grows
• 7 Paid Holidays a year + 2 paid floating holidays for full-time positions
• Continuing Education & Training Benefits
• Employee Healthy Living Program Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health and National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholar programs as well as the Rural Practitioner Tax Cred. For more information check out the Office of Rural Health, National Health Service Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites. NWHS sites have a Primary Care HPSA Score of 18, Dental score of 19, and a Mental Health score of 22.

Why NWHS?

At NWHS, we believe healthcare is about more than treating a condition; it is about understanding the whole person and helping create healthier communities. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible, and high-quality healthcare and social services to our communities.

If you are a licensed RN or LPN who is passionate about patient-centered care, community wellness, and working as part of a collaborative healthcare team, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Northwest Human Services.

Bring your clinical skills, compassion, and commitment to a team that believes quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone.

TO APPLY:

To join our team please visit our website Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)

For more information, contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Equal Opportunity Employer | We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Working together to empower individuals to improve their health, well-being, and safety