RN Disease Specific Program Coordinator (Infectious Disease)

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do as advocates communicators problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care short they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive If so we invite you to consider this opportunity.

The Disease-Specific Program Coordinator works with physician and administrative leadership to promote optimal patient care for a disease-specific patient population at a site-based level and to collaborate with peers across Legacy Health to promote integration of best practices throughout the organization. Serves as clinical expert resource for staff providing disease-specific patient care. Facilitates team coordination in the provision of evidence-based care. Develops and maintains disease-specific protocols and processes to support provision of care in conjunction with Service Line leadership (if applicable). Supports patient and community education. Prioritizes work and effectively manages time and projects with minimal supervision.

Education:

Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required. Internal candidates promoting may meet the degree requirement with verification of bachelors or masters degree in progress with an expected completion date within 2-years of the promotion date; progress will be reported periodically to the site Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

Experience:

Two years of experience in the provision and coordination of care for the disease-specific patient population required 3 years preferred. Experience leading performance improvement efforts and disease-specific program management strongly preferred.

Skills:

Demonstrated skills in patient assessment multidisciplinary collaboration problem solving data analysis leading change teaching coaching written and verbal communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and clinical information systems.

• Current applicable state RN License required.
• For RNs working in both Oregon and Washington Oregon and Washington RN licensure required.
• BLS through AHA.
• Specialty certification for the disease-specific patient population preferred.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People Our Patients Our Communities Our World. Above all we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion or creed citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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