Initial Posting Date: 08/06/2024 Application Deadline: 08/31/2024 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: 8,374.00-12,470.00 Monthly Position Type: Employee Position Title: Medical Clinic Nurse Practitioner Job Description: Please email a current CV or Resume to Barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov if it is easier to apply that way. Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, is seeking Medical Clinic Nurse Practitioner who value providing compassionate non-psychiatric primary care , urgent Care, and chronic care. We highly appreciate leaders who relish the exhilaration of clinical challenges and possess an unquenchable thirst for expanding their knowledge and honing their skills. Joining Oregon State Hospital means embracing a profound commitment to providing comprehensive care to our diverse patient population. We believe that every individual deserves to receive exceptional care that nurtures their physical and emotional well-being. As a Medical Clinic Nurse Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in promoting the highest standards of compassionate healthcare. At Oregon State Hospital, we cultivate an environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. We understand that by investing in our providers' development, we empower them to excel in their roles and positively impact the lives of those they serve. If you are a visionary leader driven by the pursuit of clinical excellence and passionate about making a lasting difference, we invite you to join our exceptional team at Oregon State Hospital. Together, let us forge a path towards a future where outstanding care, personal growth, and innovation converge. What’s in it for you! Generous benefit package, which includes: Family health and dental insurance Optional short and long-term disability insurance Optional term life insurance Fully paid retirement program Reimbursement for CME activities Generous leave policy which includes: 11 paid holidays Vacation and sick leave Personal business leave Paid education leave Opportunities to teach rotating residents, medical students and fellows Leadership training and opportunities DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Medical Clinic Nurse Practitioner provide ambulatory medical care for all patients at OSH - Salem, as well as other medically related services through the Medical Clinic. The Medical Clinic Nurse Practitioner also facilitates referrals of OSH-Salem patients medical specialists in the community, as necessary Medical Duties – Provide general medical ambulatory care to all patients at OSH both in a clinic setting and on the patient’s unit/ward. Provide interpretations of specialty recommendations and in-house procedures/studies such as ECG’s and x-rays for unit staff and psychiatrists. Provide telephone consultation in the area of general medicine to other OSH staff physicians and unit staff Refer patients to outside medical specialists, as necessary Communication and Contact with Patient Families – Meet with families, other agencies, or the public-at-large, as needed, to promote and enhance patient care Documentation of Services – Perform basic office procedures in accordance with training Professional Responsibilities – Serve, as assigned, on OSH committees as directed by the Medical and Allied Health Professional Staff Executive Committee. Attend Medical Department meetings and education and training seminars. Hospital Support Functions – Can assume responsibilities of the medical OD on weekly rotating basis to include off-grounds telephone availability after regular work hours and on-grounds medical services a minimum of four hours during holidays and weekends when on duty. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: You must possess, or have the ability to obtain: Oregon Nursing Licensure through Oregon Board of Nursing. Board Certification / Board Eligible preferred. FNP/ANP/DNP Degree This posting will be used to fill multiple permanent, full-time positions located in Salem, OR. These positions are classified and represented by AFSCME. OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, contact Barry Lein at Phone: 503-440-6484 Email: barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov Additional Information Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment Candidates who are offered employment at Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test Employees at the Oregon State Hospital may be exposed to the handling, administration, waste and spill cleanup of hazardous medications, which may result in health impacts to the employee Applicant Help and Support webpage The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process). The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”