Nurse Practitioner

Who We Are:

Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health.

Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with us?

We are a non-profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily.

We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 20 days of PTO (based on full time employment), 9 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, quarterly wellness reimbursements, generous 401k retirement plan with employer match, employer paid disability insurance, EAP and life insurance.

Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

Job Title:

Family Nurse Practitioner Department:
Medical

Reports To:

Clinic Manager Work Type:
On-Site Classification:
Full-Time, Exempt Language Differential:
EligibleSUMMARYThis position is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Essential

Job Duties Conducts physicals examinations and/or mental health assessments to address preventive, acute and chronic healthcare needs of patients.

Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with guidelines and state laws.

Records findings and develops a plan of action based on the patient’s health history and condition, and when necessary, consults with other providers to prepare a comprehensive care plan.

Prepares documentation for medical records including updating medical charts by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, and medications.

Collaborates with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative and evidence-based care.

Reviews patient chart notes, case summaries, and other relevant documentation and correspondence.

Provides evening and weekend consultation on-call when scheduled.

Participates in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day.

Participates in process and quality improvement workflows.

Participates in peer reviews and chart reviews.

Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience FNP:
Master's of Science in Nursing a from an accredited graduate-level nursing program is required.

Successful completion on national certification exam is required.

License and/or Certification Requirements Nationally-recognized certification and active, unrestricted Oregon license with prescriptive authority is required.

BLS and/or ACLS certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors Knowledge of professional nursing…