Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Initial Posting Date: 01/26/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/28/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $8,922 - $12,389

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. This position provides non-psychiatric medical evaluation and treatment for adults with severe mental illness in an inpatient psychiatric setting. It works in collaboration with psychiatric attending providers, who maintain primary responsibility for the overall plan of care.

The role serves as a medical consultant to the interdisciplinary treatment team, addressing acute and chronic medical conditions, supporting coordinated care, and contributing to integrated, whole‑person treatment planning.

On‑site medical care includes cardiology with echo cardiogram and EEG, podiatry, speech and language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, dentistry, and optometry, and partners with local hospitals for other specialties. Services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. The mission of the Oregon State Hospital is to provide therapeutic, evidence‑based, patient‑centered treatment focusing on recovery and community reintegration all in a safe environment.

Under the direction of the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) operates campuses in Salem, Junction City, and Pendleton to provide patient‑centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need psychiatric inpatient care. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community.

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If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

The following qualifications must be visible in your application to be considered:

• A current Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• NOTE:
  
  Some positions may allow for certifications/licenses at time of appointment rather than at time of application.

The following list includes items that have been identified as key to success in this role se are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Demonstrated experience applying principles of empathy and compassion in clinical practice, including active listening, timely follow‑up, and collaborative problem‑solving with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated experience providing primary medical care to patients with complex mental health needs in partnership with attending psychiatrists on interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Experience working collaboratively with unit psychiatrists preventing and treating metabolic syndrome caused by anti‑psychotic medications.
• Demonstrated experience managing time effectively, working independently, and meeting established timelines and deadlines.
• Experience working effectively in a high‑acuity, unpredictable environment, while remaining calm and organized, and creating clarity and continuity of care.
• Experience providing general medicine phone consultations to physicians and staff.
• Experience representing a clinical role in public‑facing and organizational settings, including participation on committees, work groups, or cross‑functional initiatives within a public or institutional environment.

• FNP/ANP/DNP degree
• Board certification/board eligible preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants with primary care experience.

How to Apply:

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