Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Location: Salem ,OR 97301
Shift: Standard Shift 8am -5pm
Duration: 1 Year to long term

Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner -

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing the health problems of clients, particularly those with mental health and emotional issues . This includes developing intervention plans, managing acute and chronic illnesses, and performing medical and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice.
• NPs would assess clients, gather their medical history, and conduct physical examinations. They would develop diagnoses, manage acute and chronic conditions, and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.
• NPs would order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform medical and diagnostic procedures as needed, and prescribe, dispense, and administer therapeutic medications.
• In the context of OSH, the focus would be on clients with mental health and emotional disorders, including those with forensic backgrounds.
• NPs would be authorized to prescribe, dispense, and administer psychotropic medications, including legend drugs and controlled substances, within the scope of their practice and the Oregon Nurse Practice Act.
• NPs would collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, other nurses, and mental health therapists, to provide comprehensive care.
• NPs may be involved in teaching and mentoring other healthcare professionals, including students and staff, in the principles of advanced practice nursing
• NPs would refer clients to other health care providers and coordinate their care, ensuring continuity and integration of services.

Requirements:
• Active Nurse Practitioner license.
• Active BLS/CPR.