Advanced Practice Clinician - Per Diem (NP/PA)

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

13d•$68 - $87•Hybrid

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

Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Responsibilities

Diagnosing, managing and treating acute and chronic medication conditions including prenatal care, according to the scope of practice include conducting a medical history, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits 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
As needed, participate in quality improvement and assurance projects