Nurse Practitioner ​/ NP - Primary Care - Hrly

Nurse Practitioner / NP
- Primary Care
- Hrly

This NP 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 residencies, as well through audio and video sessions. This position may focus on one of the following areas:
New Patient intake:
Provides initial comprehensive assessment management and on-boarding of new patients to the clinic. Relief Care:
Provides post hospital visits or urgent care visits for change in condition and supports change 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 2 day/wk NP position covering the Portland metro area for primary care admissions.

Estimated Hiring Range:

$67.76 - $82.81

Clinical Service

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up care of patients in collaboration with patient 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, orders medications with appropriate follow up and reassessment, and performs 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 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.

Administration

• Communicate effectively with members of the medical staff on issues concerning consultation, collaboration, and referrals.
• Educate patients and families on their preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
• Determine 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 maintains medical records according to agency protocols and in support of 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.

Experience and/or Education

Required

• 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 record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position

Preferred

• Minimum 2 years of related clinical experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine especially
• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of general medicine
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries
• Knowledge of sources of information and current literature applicable to the field of general medicine
• Knowledge of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practice
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including…