Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview Per Diem Advanced Practice Clinician positions in our health clinics throughout the Portland Metro Area. We want leaders, achievers, and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone. Values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. Compensation $68.18 - $87.19 hourly Employment Details Department: Health Department Job Type: On-Call (Per-Diem) Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Responsibilities Diagnosing, managing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions including prenatal care, conducting medical history, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising course of treatment, discussing alternative treatments, risks and benefits, prescribing and monitoring medications, counseling patients, and reassessing at appropriate intervals. Utilizing panel‑based information technology tools to prioritize and direct proactive care for assigned patients, including preventive health screening and chronic disease care management. Providing follow‑ups on utilization issues such as ED or 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 and scheduling 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 per established policies and procedures. Participating in quality improvement and assurance projects as needed. Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills Master’s Degree in Nursing (NP) or Physician Assistant, with relevant training and experience. Three to six years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position. License required to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.375. CPR certification required. Preferred Qualifications / Transferable Skills Any transferable skills gained through education, work experience, or life experiences that are relevant to this position. Diversity and Inclusion Multnomah County is a proud equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and requests priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference Qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for eligibility details and how to apply. Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act We gladly provide reasonable accommodations for applicants whose disability prevents completion of an application or participation in the recruitment process. Contact the recruiter in advance to request assistance. Contact Recruiter: Christopher Bogan Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr