Registered Nurse (RN) - 32 or 40 hours

Join an Organization that Puts its People First!

This position has the option of working 32 or 40 hours/week (0.8 or 1.0 FTE)

Interested in helping grow a healthcare model based on trusting relationships, joy in work, and health equity? Orchid Health might be just the place for you!

Orchid Health was founded 10 years ago with the belief that the most effective way to improve the health of our communities is through integrated patient-centered care that takes the time to listen to and build trusting relationships with each patient. We are committed to our communities and each other and are proud of the positive feedback and reputation that we have built. We currently see thousands of patients at our Oregon clinic locations, all supported by a talented, passionate, and dedicated staff.

Our mission is to advance a new model for community health to thrive based on relationships, joy in work, and health equity. We achieve this by leaning into our four pillars and core values:

Core Values:

• Challenge the Status Quo
• Cultivate Respect
• Courageously Vulnerable and Accountable

Four Pillars (in order of priority):

• Pillar 1: Employee Well-Being
• Pillar 2: Trusting Patient Relationships
• Pillar 3: Community Health
• Pillar 4: Financial Sustainability

Why work for Orchid Health?

Orchid Health's culture revolves around a healthy work-life balance, asking open-ended questions and providing transparent feedback, and learning from our mistakes. Orchid's team members have abundant opportunities to expand their professional skills in a supportive environment, participate in community outreach efforts and partnerships, and enjoy a robust benefits package.

Compensation:

• $72,000 - $89,000/year depending on experience and skills ($57,600 - $71,200 for 0.8 FTE)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision - Orchid pays monthly premiums at 100% for team members and at least 50% for their dependents for base medical and dental plans
• $1000/year Wellness Benefit - for things that make you happy! (pro-rated based on hire date)
• 401(k) with a company match and financial planning and wellness resources available at no cost
• A Continuing Education / Continuing Medical Education budget for all team members
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides mental health support, financial planning, and lifestyle training opportunities, at no cost to employees
• Eligible for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
• 128 hours of PTO per year, annually front-loaded with tenure-based increases (pro-rated based on hire date)
• 40 hours of paid inclement weather and emergency closure leave, annually front-loaded
• 8 paid holidays, plus your birthday off!
• Free care at our clinics for team members and their families
• And more!

*Team members are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Estacada is considered one of Oregon's highest need areas when it comes to healthcare, and taking this position will be making a huge difference in a community that truly needs and appreciates its healthcare providers.

Orchid Health's Wade Creek Clinic is located in Estacada, Oregon. With Mt. Hood National Forest and Clackamas River recreation area as its backyard, Estacada is only a 45-minute drive to downtown Portland. The city is known for its thriving arts culture, friendly downtown shops, local farmers market, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

This position has the option of working 32 or 40 hours/week (0.8 or 1.0 FTE)

Responsibilities:

Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and evaluation of health status.
• Perform clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, wound care, and vaccine administration.
• Identify patient needs, barriers to care, and social determinants of health that may impact treatment plans.

Diagnosis

• Utilize clinical judgment to identify patient health concerns and prioritize interventions.
• Recognize acute and chronic conditions that require coordination with providers and external specialists.
• Identify gaps in care and opportunities for preventive health interventions.

Planning

• Develop strength-based, individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, providers, and the care team.
• Establish patient-centered goals for disease management, health promotion, and preventive care.
• Contribute to clinic quality metrics by ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.

Implementation

• Provide direct nursing care, including triage, patient education, and chronic disease management.
• Coordinate with specialists, behavioral health clinicians, community health workers, and patient support staff to facilitate comprehensive care.
• Participate in morning huddles with the clinic team and RN team to optimize workflow and patient outcomes.
• Engage in community health initiatives, including patient education sessions and local outreach programs.

Evaluation

• Monitor patient progress toward health goals and adjust care plans as needed.
• Gather patient and team feedback to improve care delivery and complex care management.
• Track and report outcomes related to quality metrics, chronic disease management, and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on quality metrics and improving effectiveness in comprehensive clinical care.

Leadership & Professional Development

• Support onboarding of new RNs, providers, behavioral health clinicians, community health workers, and patient support specialists, ensuring they understand the RN's role in primary care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including continuing education and annual conferences, supported by a CME allowance.
• Contribute to the development of leadership pathways within the RN team.

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unencumbered RN license in the appropriate state.
• Minimum of two years of RN experience, with preference for primary care, emergency medicine, or case management.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and ability to work both independently and within a team.

Work Environment:

While in the clinic, team members may be exposed to viruses, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment. Team members may be required to work for extended periods of time at a computer. Team members use standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, and e-fax.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This position requires intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and crouching, as well as lifting and supporting patients. Computer work is required for in-clinic positions. Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area may be expected on occasion (CME events, or activities involving other Orchid Health Clinics).

Employment Offer Contingencies:

Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Orchid Health to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Orchid Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.