RN, HIV Internal Medicine Clinic

Department Overview

Our Hospital-Based Internal Medicine Clinic offers complete primary and specialty care to adults aged 18 and older with various health needs, prioritizing inclusive and patient-centered care. The collaborative team consists of over 40 faculty providers, 45 resident physicians, and more than 60 staff members. The clinic sees 175 to 250 patients daily. It also provides non-visit support and follow-up services to 13,948 lives. As part of an academic medical center, the clinic is committed to clinical excellence. It advances medical education by training future internists while serving the community''s diverse needs.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid - included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Function/Duties of Position

Patient Populations:

Serving patients aged 18 and above, primarily from Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties with limited out-of-area exceptions.

Services Provided:

• In addition to adult Primary Care, our specialty & consult services include:
• Addiction Services (including Medication-Assisted Treatment) and Complex Pain Management
• Behavioral Health, Mental Health, and Wellness
• Bone Health
• Chronic Disease Management and Diabetes Care
• Geriatrics and Senior Care
• Gender-Affirming and LGBTQ+ Primary Care
• Hepatitis C Treatment
• HIV/AIDS Care and PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
• Long Covid
• Procedure Clinic (including Joint Injections)
• Women's Health Care

Department Key Responsibilities:

Supports complex, high-risk patients in the outpatient setting through advanced care coordination a

• Leading multimodal triage and proactive care coordination, utilizing telephone, electronic messaging, and in-person communication to facilitate timely clinical interventions and reduce avoidable acute care utilization.
• Embedding clinical nursing expertise within ambulatory workflows, supporting real-time decision-making and seamless care transitions across settings.
• Serving as a central point of contact for patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care and address emerging clinical concerns in a timely, efficient manner.
• Designing, implementing, and refining ambulatory care models that support safe, scalable, and sustainable nursing practice in alignment with clinic operations and patient population needs.
• Driving improvements in patient outcomes by integrating nursing judgment with patient education, system navigation, and advocacy in a complex outpatient care environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of independent RN practice
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• Active Washington RN License within 6 months of hire
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing professional certification in ACRN (HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse) or AACRN (Advanced HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse)
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting, including telephone triage, longitudinal care management of complex patients, and nurse visits
• Experience working in a Primary Care setting
• Working knowledge of Ryan White program requirements and the comprehensive system of care model

Additional Details

Length of Orientation - Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon''s only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland''s largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu