Nurse Practitioner ​/ NP - Primary Care - Hourly

Nurse Practitioner / NP
- Primary Care
- Hourly

Housecall Providers

Posted Mar 13

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Part-time

Portland

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This position provides medical care and treatment services with emphasis on chronic disease management and promotion of health and palliative care for patients not best served in a clinic setting. Care is provided in patient residences, as well as through audio and video sessions.

• New Patient Intake:
  Provides initial comprehensive assessment, management, and onboarding of new patients to the clinic.
• Relief Care:
  Provides post‑hospital visits or urgent care visits for changes in condition and supports changes in the plan of care where needed. Provides relief and/or urgent care for patients on a short‑term basis, focusing on filling in for providers who are out of the office.

NOTE:

This is a 16 hr/wk (0.4 FTE) position.

$66.42 - $81.18

5% Annual

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow‑up care of patients in collaboration with the assigned PCP, including diagnosis and treatment of critical, prolonged, and long‑term healthcare issues.
• Perform comprehensive health assessment of clients by completing a physical and psychosocial history; identify actual and potential health needs based on medical, mental/emotional, financial, and social factors.
• Make referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies and practitioners.
• Identify, evaluate, and address the prevention of diseases, maintenance of chronic diseases, and appropriate end‑of‑life care per the goals of care outlined by the patient and their families.
• Develop and implement proactive patient‑centered care plan with the assistance of other disciplines within the care team.
• Order testing in diagnostics, order medications with appropriate follow‑up and reassessment, and perform some surgical procedures as appropriate under certification.
• Approve medication refills and home health orders and respond to caregiver requests to provide continuity of care.
• Provide compassionate anticipatory guidance through decline due to chronic disease and provide high‑quality palliative care focused on the goals of the patient and family.
• Educate patients and families on goal‑based, appropriate preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with lay and professional caregivers, including care facilities, to assure patient experience of excellent continuity of care and orders are implemented appropriately.
• Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
• Practice within the scope of license where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.
• May participate in the after‑hours call schedule.

• Communicate effectively with members of the medical staff on issues concerning consultation, collaboration, and referrals.
• Determine the need for specialty and rehabilitative services and make appropriate referrals.
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and other ad‑hoc committees as assigned.
• Provide coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Complete and maintain medical records according to agency protocols and support quality metrics. Document new patient history and physical to appropriate coding standards and quality metrics.

• Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of open‑mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals.
• Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization’s strategic goals.
• Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures, and other relevant compliance needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree from an accredited advanced nurse practitioner program.
• Licensed nurse practitioner in the state of Oregon (ANCC or AANP certified).
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving…