Waterfall Community Health Center is Hiring a Nurse Practitioner - FNP/WHNP Near North Bend, OR
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - FNP, WHNP Job Category: Clinical Wage Classification: Salaried/Exempt Location: North Bend/Coos Bay Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted Travel: Minimal Salary Range: $124,000 - $139,000 DOE Reports to: CMO Manages Direct Reports: None HR Review & Approval: 05/17/2022 We also offer a 401K with a six (6) percent match, a sign on bonus to be paid on your first paycheck of $5,000, and relocation assistance upon eligibility.
Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Nurse Practitioner functions in a team and mission-based setting to provide delivery of primary care to patients, including health promotion/maintenance, counseling and education, assessment, acute/chronic care, and consultation/collaboration with supervising physician, other health care professionals, and community resources. Exercises progressive levels of autonomy in day-to-day activities based on satisfactory job performance. Provides specialized nursing services in the area that may include school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care; does related work as required.
Duties:
Adhere to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership and Collaborative Communication.
Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social, and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
Demonstrate substantial knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
Diagnoses treat, and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
Demonstrate skillful knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, medical and lab equipment and testing procedures, and medication.
Provides and prescribes medications within the area of specialty.
Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results.
Provides case management services for select clients.
Ability to provide group, individual and community education classes on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health concerns.
Establishes and maintains client medical charts and other necessary records.
Provides in-service education classes on assigned responsibilities for clinical staff.
Demonstrate skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the drug therapy needed for treatment.
Proficient in the use of medical and laboratory equipment.
Participate in the Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Management meetings and other meetings as requested by the supervisor and/or Senior Leadership Team.
Demonstrate ability to work independently, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, deal tactfully and patiently with clients, and maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies, professionals, and citizen groups.
Promote individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior to maintain high standards
Maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional development to remain abreast with professional literature and current health care management trends and rules in FQCH regulation.
Performs any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
Education and/or Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master's degree in nursing; completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program; a minimum of one year’s experience is desirable. National certification in a specialty is preferred.
Necessary special requirements: Licensed by the State of Oregon as a Registered Nurse, certified by the State of Oregon as a Nurse Practitioner and Prescriptive privileges.
Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred.
Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private and other insurance.
Maintain confidentially – in accordance with WCHC policies and HIPAA regulations.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Oregon); Fully Credentialed and Insurable.
Current American Health Association (AHA) Provider Basic Life Support Card (BLS).
Immunizations Required:
TB test (upon hire).
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working at a computer.
Able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Able to travel as needed.
Exposed to sick people.
Benefits:
Internal Student Loan Repayment up to $50,000 (for licensed providers)
Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start)
7 Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid
Extra Oral Wellness Benefits for employees who have great risk for oral diseases
401K Retirement Plan 6% match
Short Term Disability - options for long term disability
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life
Health & Fitness Gym Membership Discount
Active Fit Direct- Access to 5,500 Digital Workout Videos
Bonusly – Internal Employee Recognition Platform
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Will Preparation Services, Legal Consultation, Financial Planning Assistance