Family Nurse Practitioner

About Us: Klamath Health Partnership, Inc. (KHP), is a Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide accessible, quality-driven, responsive, patient-centered health services to the community, with an emphasis on those who need us most. Staffed by a comprehensive team of over 50 health professionals and over 100 support personnel, KHP is the second-largest healthcare provider in the Klamath Basin.

KHP is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care and health promotion services to our diverse patient population.

Position Summary: Under the direction of professional medical providers, the Family Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive primary care services. The ideal candidate will provide quality, cost-effective care, ensuring patient confidentiality and maintaining timely documentation in accordance with clinic protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Health Promotion Services:

• Conduct school physicals, immunization clinics, well-child and well-woman clinics, adult focus clinics, blood pressure screening clinics, nutritional counseling, and family planning counseling.
• Provide prenatal care when applicable.

Patient Care:

• Perform, order, and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests.
• Obtain and record patient histories and physical examinations.
• Evaluate and treat minor illnesses and injuries.
• Monitor and treat chronic diseases.
• Perform surgical and other medical procedures within competency.

Health Education:

• Conduct health education activities for individuals and groups.
• Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene, and disease prevention methods.

Consultation and Referrals:

• Obtain consultation or referrals for services not provided by the clinic.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Additional Duties:

• Provide additional services as agreed upon with the Medical Director and Executive Director.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Leadership and Interaction:

As a leader in this organization, all interactions with patients, providers, co-workers, and supervisors must be friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork consistent with KHP’s standards and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Completion of MSN and Family Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, valid license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon, including DEA license and CPR certification.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Relevant and substantial knowledge of health center licensing and operations, particularly within an FQHC environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a culturally diverse patient and employee population.
• Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Pleasant, professional attitude toward patients, customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Physical Demands and Accommodations:

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours and Saturdays.
• Regularly required to walk, talk, bend, lift, carry, write, and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

How to Apply: If you are a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner looking to make a significant impact in patient care, we’d love to hear from you!