| Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Nurse Practitioner functions in a team and mission-based setting to provide delivery of primary care to patients, including health promotion/maintenance, counseling and education, assessment, acute/chronic care, and consultation/collaboration with supervising physician, other health care professionals, and community resources. Exercises progressive levels of autonomy in day-to-day activities based on satisfactory job performance. Provides specialized nursing services in the area that may include school-based health care, women’s health care, family planning, and primary care; does related work as required.
Duties:
- Adhere to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
- Demonstrate the cove values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership and Collaborative Communication.
- Obtains and records client’s health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social, and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
- Demonstrate substantial knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
- Diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of school-based health care, women’s health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
- Demonstrate skillful knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, medical and lab equipment and testing procedures, medication.
- Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty.
- Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results.
- Provides case management services for select clients.
- Ability to provide group, individual and community education classes on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health concerns.
- Establishes and maintains client medical charts and other necessary records.
- Provides in-service education classes on assigned responsibilities for clinical staff.
- Demonstrate skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the drug therapy needed for treatment.
- Proficient in the use of medical and laboratory equipment.
- Participate in the Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Management meetings and other meetings as requested by supervisor and/or Senior Leadership Team.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, deal tactfully and patiently with clients, maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies, professionals, and citizen groups.
- Promote individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior to maintain high standards
- Maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional development to remain abreast with professional literature and current health care management trends and rules in FQCH regulation.
- Performs any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
Education and/or Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master’s degree in nursing; completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner’s program; a minimum of one years’ experience is desirable. National certification in specialty is preferred.
- Necessary special requirements: Licensed by the State of Oregon as a Registered Nurse, certified by the State of Oregon as a Nurse Practitioner and Prescriptive privileges.
- Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred.
- Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private and other insurance.
- Maintain confidentially – in accordance with WCHC policies and HIPAA regulations.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Oregon); Fully Credentialed and Insurable.
- Current American Health Association (AHA) Provider Basic Life Support Card (BLS).
Immunizations Required:
TB test (upon hire)
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working at a computer.
- Able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
- Able to travel as needed.
- Exposed to sick people.
Benefits:
- Internal Student Loan Repayment up to $50,000 (for licensed providers)
- Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start)
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid
- Extra Oral Wellness Benefits for employees who have great risk for oral diseases
- 401K Retirement Plan 6% match
- Short Term Disability – options for long term disability
- $50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life
- Health & Fitness Gym Membership Discount
- Active Fit Direct- Access to 5,500 Digital Workout Videos
- Bonusly – Internal Employee Recognition Platform
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Will Preparation Services, Legal Consultation, Financial Planning Assistance
- Discounted Hearing Program
- Worldwide Travel Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Identity Thief Protection
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