Nurse Practitioner

Job SummaryJoin a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center serving communities across Benton and Linn Counties. The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC) provide integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and treatment for substance use disorders. As an Advanced Practice Provider – Nurse Practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, comprehensive primary care in a team-based, patient-centered setting focused on prevention, chronic disease management, timely access, whole-person care, and health equity. To allow the time to deliver high quality care to patients with complex needs, our practitioners manage panels between 700 and 1,200 patients and see about 14 patients per day. After-hours calls are shared among the full primary care group and supported by a nurse triage line that manages the vast majority of after-hours requests. Our providers have the option to teach medical residents from several organizations as well as medical students from the local medical school.About the roleServe as the primary care provider for empaneled patients across the lifespan in an ambulatory setting.Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions; prescribe and manage medications and therapies within scope of practice.Order, interpret, communicate, and follow up on laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic tests within established timelines.Lead and coordinate care team activities through huddles, written care plans, coaching, and collaboration across disciplines.Manage an assigned patient panel using evidence-based strategies that support continuity, prevention, chronic disease management, and closure of care gaps.Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, nursing, public health, and community partners to support whole-person care.Support Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) standards, including access, accountability, continuity, coordination, person- and family-centered care, and equity.Participate in peer review, quality improvement, population health, patient safety, and organizational practice development.Provide care at other clinic locations or cross-cover other providers based on patient care and operational needs; participate in after-hours or backup call responsibilities as assigned.Why join CHCBe part of an established FQHC that has served the region since 2004 and is the medical home for more than 11,000 patients across five clinics and two counties.Practice in a collaborative care model that integrates physical health, behavioral health, dental care, and community-based supports.Work in PCPCH-certified clinics with a strong focus on prevention, disease management, access, and improved health outcomes.Serve communities with HPSA ratings between 17 to 25 and qualify for National Health Service Corps and other loan repayment programs.First review of applications will be September 3rd, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.BenefitsGenerous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 14 hours of PTO accrual every month. PTO accrual increases with years of service.$0 Health Insurance Premium!Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account.Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medicationsYou never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to yearDependents up to age 26 are covered.Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!After 6 months of employment:The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.A free and award-winning wellness programInteractive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs.100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.Annual salary range of:$116,981 to $169,184This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing. Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.Have benefits questions?Reach out to us anytime: View email address on click.appcast.io QualificationsGraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program appropriate to the population served.Current unencumbered Oregon Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain by date of hire.Current national board certification appropriate for full spectrum family medicine practiceCurrent DEA registration, or ability to obtain by date of hire.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing and privileging in accordance with organizational standards.Special QualificationsHiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.Valid Oregon driver's license or ability to obtain one by date of hire.This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a community health center, FQHC, or other ambulatory care setting.Demonstrated ability to lead care teams and work respectfully and effectively with staff at all levels.Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.Strong documentation, coding, time management, and customer service skills, with comfort using the electronic health record during patient visits.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPrimary care, preventive care, chronic disease management, and evidence-based medicine.Team-based care, panel management, care coordination, and quality improvement.Ability to maintain productivity, patient access, schedule management, and documentation timeliness in a fast-paced environment.Professionalism, sound judgment, cultural responsiveness, and a nonjudgmental approach in patient and staff interactions.Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in urgent, high-volume, or stressful situations.Delivers comprehensive, full-spectrum family medicine or patients of all ages, supporting continuity of care across the lifespan.Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Christine Mosbaugh, Primary Care Division Director for the Community Health Centers Benton County Health Clinics Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io & Living in Benton CountyLocated in the Willamette Valley, Benton County offers quick access to Portland, Eugene, the Cascade Range, the Oregon Coast, and abundant outdoor recreation. The region combines the amenities of university and cultural communities with the character and pace of smaller towns.Working in Benton County Living in Benton CountyHow to ApplyTo apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.Answer all supplemental questions.After you ApplyYou will get