Nurse Practitioner

About this Position

The Community Health Centers of Lane County is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to be part of an interdisciplinary team that provides comprehensive primary care within the Patient Centered Medical Home model. The Family Nurse Practitioner will provide professional, comprehensive primary medical care and treatment services to a diverse population of patients in a community health center setting using a team-based approach.

The clinician medically evaluates patients, assesses their medical status in the clinic, determines the clinical need for medications, prescribes medication as part of a treatment program, discusses case management practices with health care professionals, provides information, consultation and assistance to other health care professionals as part of a patient centered medical home team, and provides appropriate medical records documentation on all patients in accordance with policy.

The position may be eligible for additional bilingual compensation upon completion of a bilingual exam.

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, and completion of a Nurse Practitioner program specific to the expanded specialty role/category for which application is made.
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• The scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner is incorporated into the specialty category of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

• Must possess State of Oregon Registered Nurse License, at the time of appointment.
• Must possess a current certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Oregon, in the specified specialty role/category.

• State of Oregon Nursing License including dispensing privileges (copy of original or web document) – license must reflect Oregon address by time of hire.
• Diploma.
• DEA Certificate.
• Certificate or Credentialing by a nationally recognized authority.
• NPI.
• Current BLS/CPR.

• This position is subject to a full background check.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
• Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.

Travel between all of our clinic locations will be required during on-boarding and training period.

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbents will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors:
Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

Veteran Preference information will be considered in accordance with state and federal law.

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.