Nurse Practitioner (Pendleton)
Description
The Pendleton School Based Health Center's located at the Middle School and High School provide convenient and affordable healthcare access to students of the Pendleton School District with the goal to help ensure students stay healthy and learning. The Nurse Practitioner at the clinic provides assessment, evaluation, and treatment for students of Pendleton School District along with school staff and families as time allows. Working in direct partnership with onsite behavioral health staff, the NP works to address the student's holistic healthcare needs as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team. Our priority is youth-focused care, giving ample time for providers to have conversations with each student, to set our providers and students up for success. Our scheduling model is designed to allow for dedicated time for comprehensive student education, counseling, and resource connection, ensuring quality outcomes over productivity quotas. Coordination of the student's healthcare is done in partnership with the student's family, primary care provider, and other community resources.
Requirements
- Current and unencumbered Oregon Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses.
- Graduation from an accredited graduate-level program with a Master's of Science in Nursing.
- Board certified, family or pediatric health specialty.
- 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse or other applicable healthcare experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- Graduation from an accredited graduate-level program with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice preferred.
- Experience with pediatric and/or adolescent populations.