Family Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary medical care services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients of the Health Center. This role provides holistic primary medical care for families and clients across the lifespan, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, and managing acute and chronic diseases in accordance with accepted medical standards and within the scope of practice.

$ - $ annually*

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Within the specialty of the Nurse Practitioner (NP), they are responsible for managing health problems encountered by the client and are accountable for health outcomes. The NP will follow six standards of practice:

• Assessment – Collect comprehensive data related to the health of the individual served. Synthesis and analysis of data and application of nursing principles and therapeutic modalities.
• Diagnosis – Prescribing, dispensing, and administration of therapeutic devices and measures, including legend drugs and controlled substances as provided in Division 56 of the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, consistent with the family nurse practitioner’s scope of practice.
• Outcome identification – Identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, evidence-based, and promote health maintenance. Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
• Planning – Develop a client-centered plan that reflects best practices by identifying achievable strategies.
• Implementation – Oversee the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, collaboration with care team and community resources, health promotion and education. Document activities and status of care coordination.
• Evaluation – Apply ongoing assessment and analysis of data, revise the plan as needed, ensure interventions are appropriate for ultimate health outcomes. Document changes to enhance effectiveness of interventions.

Provide treatment of adult, adolescent, and pediatric clients in Primary Care settings:

• Order lab work and other diagnostic tests as indicated as part of the diagnostic evaluation or ongoing management of the client. Follow-up on all abnormal findings, tests and/or lab values.
• Consult and coordinate with physicians, Health Center Medical Director, and Primary Care Program Manager as indicated.
• Ensure the care team is functioning efficiently.
• Document in Electronic Health Record to systematically collect, record and analyze data.
• Provide preventive and maintenance care to patients and families consistent with accepted primary care practice and standard guidelines.

Provides Leadership, Guidance, And Feedback To Clinic Staff To Support a High-performance Clinic That Focuses On Quality And Safe Patient Care

• Aid in various program areas through educating and providing consultation to staff. Help keep staff informed of the program’s overall activities and goals.
• Serve as a consultant, accepting referrals from other health care providers in matters outside their expertise.
• Communicate regularly with staff to review team relationships, specific problem areas and actions necessary for improvement.
• Recognize team members' contributions and celebrate accomplishments.

Ensure quality assurance standards of care are met in programmatic areas:

• Collaborate with Program Manager and Health Center Medical Director to:
• Annually review and revise health care plans, standards of care and standing orders
• Conduct periodic review of patient records
• Participate in peer reviews to assure a high level of skills among other nurse practitioners
• Participate in educational meetings as available and appropriate.
• Audit records upon request from Program Manager or Health Center Medical Director to ensure appropriate data collection and documentation and evaluate care provided by other staff members upon request.
• Ensure quality assurance standards are met through educating, monitoring and providing consultation to staff as appropriate.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement…