Family Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

Lincoln County Health and Human Services is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary medical care services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients of the Health Center. This role involves providing 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.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Within the specialty of the Nurse Practitioner (NP), manage health problems encountered by the client and is accountable for health outcomes. Follow the six standards of practice:
• Assessment – Collect comprehensive data related to the health of the individual served. Synthesize and analyze data and apply nursing principles and therapeutic modalities.
• Diagnosis – Prescribe, dispense, and administer therapeutic devices and measures, including legend drugs and controlled substances as provided in Division 56 of the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, consistent with the definition of the family nurse practitioner’s scope of practice.
• Outcome identification – Based on the diagnosis, identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence, and promote the maintenance of health. Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
• Planning – Develop a client-centered plan that reflects best practices by identifying strategies that are achievable.
• Implementation – Oversee the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, collaboration with care team, other health care providers, and community resources, health promotion, and education. Document activities and status of care coordination.
• Evaluation – Apply ongoing assessment and analysis of data, revise plan as needed, and assure that interventions and activities are appropriate for ultimate health outcomes for the client. 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.
• Assure 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.
• Ensures 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 Committee.

Typical Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Completion of a certified nurse practitioner school.
• EXPERIENCE - None.
• CERTIFICATIONS - Current Nurse Practitioner Certification as a family nurse practitioner in the State of Oregon at the time of appointment. Possession of a National Certificate for Medicare, or the ability to obtain one by the end of trial service (6 full months from date of hire).
• DRIVER’S LICENSE - Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
• OTHER LICENCES - Employee is responsible to maintain current and active Nurse Practitioner licensure/certification and to provide verification at time of renewal.
• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - One or more years’ experience as a nurse practitioner. Knowledge of: maintain thorough knowledge of nursing principles, methods, and procedures, and medical terminology; considerate knowledge of nurse practitioners clinical skills, preventive care, and health maintenance associated with area of specialization; functions and resources of public and private agencies engaged in public or primary health care.
• SKILLS OR ABILITIES - Exercise considerable professional judgment as nurse practitioner in health assessment and delivery of health care; analyze health problems through physical exams, lab tests, counseling, and medical histories, and recommend health maintenance or treatment plans; train clients and general public on various preventive care and health maintenance techniques.

Reasonable Accommodations

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee.
• Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available.
• A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.
• Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.

Contact Information

Employer: Lincoln County
Address: 210 SW Second St., Newport, Oregon, 97365
Phone: 541-265-4157, 541-265-0375
Website: http://www.co.lincoln.or.us

Application

To apply, please click the link above.