Advanced Practice Provider: Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

JOB Department: Health & Human ServicesUnion Affiliation: NoneWork Schedule: Monday - FridayTotal Hours Per Week: 40 standard. On-call 1 week per month with compensation.Recruitment is Open Until Filled.Sign on Bonus: $12,000Annual Retention Pay: $500 - $1,250 per month, based on years of employment.Be a part of our Health & Human Services team!As an Advanced Practice Provider in our Medical Clinic, you will be part of a dedicated team working toPromote and Protect the Health of ALL People in Tillamook County.We are seeking a compassionate and organized individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment andthrives on making a positive difference in patients’ lives.INTRODUCTIONThis classification provides holistic health care to a diverse population of patients in a primary care clinic setting. Within the individual specialty, this position is responsible and accountable for managing a broad range of personal health services. This includes assessing and diagnosing problems; developing a plan; providing treatment, education, consultation and referral; evaluating efficiency of treatment; and serving as an advocate for the patient. This position will provide leadership to and work as a part of a Patient Care Team. The Advanced Practice Provider: Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, is limited to providing service to clients for which he/she is educationally and experientially prepared and for which competency has been maintained and/or authorized by the medical director. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Duties assigned to this position include, but are not limited to, the following examples. Any one position may not perform all listed duties.)The Advanced Practice Provider's basic skills, experience, training and education will examine, treat and advise patients on medical and behavioral health issues/concerns. Make referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies or other resources within the County health system. Manage patient care in outpatient setting.Average daily patient census: 12-15 patients.Comfortable seeing pediatric to geriatric aged patients; general in office procedures.EMR - Ochin EPIC.Establish therapeutic relationships with a diverse population of patients, including low-income population groups and special-needs groups.Prescribe medications and treatments for patients as allowed by scope of practice, pharmacy formulary, and department policy. Initiate, terminate, or continue medication or treatments.Within the Provider's scope of practice and/or specialty, manage health problems encountered by patients and retain accountability for outcomes. This process includes assessment of health problems, both subjective and objective; diagnosis; development of a plan in collaboration with the patient; intervention; evaluation of the efficacy of the intervention. Maintain appropriate documentation and health care records. Provide on-call coverage 1 week per month or less (with additional compensation).Participate in staff and professional conferences, training, and peer reviews. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SUPERVISORY CONTROLSThis classification works under the general direction of the supervisory physician and/or Medical Director. Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in specialty area. GUIDELINESWork is performed within established department policies, procedures, protocols, federal and state statutes and health laws, the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the Oregon Medical Board, medical reference books, accepted medical practices, and equipment manuals. Available guidelines do not completely apply to every situation, so the Advanced Practice Provider uses seasoned judgment in interpreting and adapting to special situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in a medical clinic environment. There is reaching, standing, and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds may be necessary. There is recurring exposure to infection and contagious disease. SELECTION PROCESSThis recruitment is "Open until filled." If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you via email to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our county team, because we believe that the right people are our most valuable asset.