Nurse Practitioner
This position is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
Essential Job Duties
- Conducts physicals examinations and/or mental health assessments to address preventive, acute and chronic healthcare needs of patients.
- Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic procedures and lab tests.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with guidelines and state laws.
- Records findings and develops a plan of action based on the patient’s health history and condition, and when necessary, consults with other providers to prepare a comprehensive care plan.
- Prepares documentation for medical records including updating medical charts by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, and medications.
- Collaborates with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative and evidence-based care.
- Reviews patient chart notes, case summaries, and other relevant documentation and correspondence.
- Provides evening and weekend consultation on-call when scheduled.
- Participates in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day.
- Participates in process and quality improvement workflows.
- Participates in peer reviews and chart reviews.
- Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- FNP: Master’s of Science in Nursing a from an accredited graduate-level nursing program is required.
Successful completion on national certification exam is required.
License and/or Certification Requirements
- Nationally-recognized certification and active, unrestricted Oregon license with prescriptive authority is required.
BLS and/or ACLS certification required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care.
- Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories, providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
- Ability to analyze complex data and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures,
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the general public.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of health care to a diverse and underserved population.
- Ability to use good judgement in difficult situations.
- Ability to communicate professionally with peers, management, and patients alike.
- Ability to act as a leader to clinic support staff.
- Experience and proficiency using electronic health records.
To apply for this job email your details to larsons@nhcoregon.org