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Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Nurse Practitioner, functions in a team and mission-based setting to provide deliver primary care. This includes health promotion/maintenance, counseling, education, assessment, acute/chronic care, and consultation/collaboration with supervising physicians, other health care professionals, and community resources. Exercises progressive levels of autonomy in day-to-day activities based on satisfactory job performance. To be successful, you should be kind, compassionate, and caring.

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 core 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 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, and medication. Provides and prescribes medications within the 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 Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Management meetings and other meetings as requested by the supervisor and/or Senior Leadership Team. Demonstrate ability to work independently, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, deal tactfully and patiently with clients, and 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 healthcare 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. Requirements 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 year's experience is desirable. National certification in a 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 confidentiality - 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). Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date.

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. Join us if you're passionate about advancing your career through meaningful patient interactions while working in a supportive environment that values your expertise!

Pay:

$123,002.60 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person