Advanced Practice Clinician - Per Diem (NP/PA)

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

96d • $61 - $78

About The Position

THIS WORK MATTERS! We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. We’re seeking a visionary and dynamic provider who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team in Integrated Clinical Services. Do you have a passion for professional, comprehensive specialized nursing? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of patients? Do you strive to make a difference in your community? This recruitment will be used to fill Per Diem Advanced Practice Clinician positions in our health clinics throughout the Portland Metro Area.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing (NP or PA).
• Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• License required to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.375.
• CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills.
• Non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, managing and treating acute and chronic medication conditions including prenatal care, according to the scope of practice.
• Conducting a medical history, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment.
• Prescribing and monitoring medications, appropriate counseling of patient and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals.
• Utilizing panel based information technology tools to prioritize and direct proactive care for patients assigned to the provider panel, including preventive health screening and chronic disease care management.
• Providing follow-ups on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions).
• Establishing need for specialty and rehabilitative services and making appropriate referrals.
• Assessing and counseling patients regarding preventive care needs; delivering services or making appropriate referrals.
• Determining need/scheduling for high risk referrals.
• Seeking clinical consultation from other providers as needed.
• Providing consultation to nurses and support staff.
• Prioritizing and directing activities of the care team.
• Coordinating with Behavioral Health providers to effectively integrate care.
• Providing coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
• Completing patient documentation and managing electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures.
• Participating in quality improvement and assurance projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree