Family Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

Quick Facts

Family Nurse Practitioner role providing primary care in a mission-based setting with flexible schedules and a focus on quality care (maximum patients per week).

Description

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Family Nurse Practitioner delivers primary care as part of a team. The role includes health promotion and maintenance, counseling and education, comprehensive assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning for acute and chronic needs, and collaboration with supervising physicians and other health professionals. Providers can set their own schedules within the clinic’s flexible options (5–8s or 4–10s).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication
• Obtain and record health history; perform comprehensive physical assessments addressing biological, social, and psychological needs
• Use substantial interviewing and counseling techniques
• Diagnose, treat, and plan appropriate care for clients in school-based health care, women’s health, family planning, and primary care; refer to physicians and/or outside agencies as required
• Provide and prescribe medications within the scope of specialty
• Perform laboratory procedures and interpret lab test results
• Provide case management services for select clients
• Lead group, individual, and community education on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health concerns
• Establish and maintain client medical charts and required records
• Provide in-service education for clinical staff
• Participate in Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Management meetings
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Requirements

• Oregon RN licensure
• Oregon Nurse Practitioner certification
• Prescriptive privileges
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and completion of a state-acceptable Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s preferred)
• Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private, and other insurance
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Effective English communication (additional languages preferred)
• Relevant experience desirable (minimum one year)

Benefits

• Signing bonus
• Relocation allowance
• CME allowance available
• Flexible work schedule: 5–8’s or 4–10’s (40 hours/week)