Student Health Center APC Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant 08 FTE
Student Health Center APC Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant 08 FTE
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$61.73 $78.95 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
Regular RepresentedExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
This position is staffed 10 months of the year with the option for 12 months if desired. Student Health Centers (SHC) is a unit within Integrated Clinical Services (ICS). The mission of SHC is to facilitate access to comprehensive preventive primary health care and integrated behavioral health services for Multnomah County schoolage youth to keep them healthy and ready to learn. The program operates 9 centers in coordination with five school districts.
The SHC Advanced Practice Clinician provides professional comprehensive primary care services including assessment and evaluation with an emphasis on prevention of disease and promotion of health. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with a diversity of patients including refugees and lowincome population groups. The Advanced Practice Clinician also contributes to creating a work culture of respect trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the Countys attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
As the Advanced Practice Clinician other duties include:
Clinical Care
Provides low barrier healthcare
Perform comprehensive health assessments and clinical procedures by completing a physical and psychosocial history
Identify actual and potential health needs based on medical behavioral financial and social factors.
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions according to scope of practice to include conducting a medical history conducting physical exams ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests devising a course of treatment discussing alternative treatment risk and benefits of treatment prescribing and monitoring medications appropriate counseling of patient and as needed family members and reassessment of the patient at appropriate interval.
Utilizes team based care to prioritize and direct care around annual comprehensive health screenings preventive health practices chronic disease management community resources and mental health needs of clients.
Delivers care to remote clinics using telemedicine technology and workflows.
Outreach to school partners
Documentation
Completes patient documentation and manages electronic inbasket according to established policies and procedures.
Documents actions taken per client staff assignment of duties etc.
Review and provide feedback to leadership on internal and external policies and procedures that affect client healthcare delivery and services for improvement and/or correction within policies or procedures.
Manages confidential health information as part of chart notes and documentation to set care plan for other providers and staff to provide team approach healthcare delivery.
Completes patient documentation and manages electronic inbasket according to established policies and procedures.
Referrals
Assesses and counsels patients regarding preventive care needs; establishes need for specialty and rehabilitative services; delivers services or makes appropriate referrals.
Assesses and counsels patients regarding preventive care needs; delivers services or makes appropriate referrals.
Determines need/schedule for high risk referrals.
Notes referrals and outcomes in documentation for care plan and charges/reimbursement of services.
Consultation/Coordination
Seeks clinical consultation as needed.
Provide consultation to support staff for client care plans and services to be delivered.
Be an active member of an integrated clinical team
Coordinates with Behavioral Health providers to effectively integrate care and provides consultation to primary care providers nursing staff medical assistants and other behavioral health team members regarding patient behavioral health concerns.
Provide basic care management and linkage services including specialty health referrals for clients for whom providing treatment and care.
Provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
Serve on internal or external committees or community events when appropriate to represent the Student Health Program and the Health Department with school districts community or parent groups etc.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the Countys attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:
Nurse Practitioner License or Physician Assistant
National Board Certification through AANP ANCC or NCCPA
DEA Certification
BLS / CPR Certification
Successful completion of Background check
Training and experience for this position is Board Certification and State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and one 1 to four 4 years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Other:
This position requires a background investigation which may include being fingerprinted.
Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Demonstrate experience in a multicultural and diverse workforce.
Apply an equity intersectional and antiracist lens.
Negotiate and facilitate through cultural differences conflicts tensions and misunderstandings.
maintain a culture of accountability.
Respect and have appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cultures customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to services and opportunities.
Have a high degree of resilience and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
Identify and deconstruct unnecessary administrative and clinical barriers that impact communities of color and marginalized groups.
Promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values.
Maintain a safe and healthful workplace.
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED:
The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. Submit an Online Application and attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:
Demonstrate your experience and
How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
Why you are interested in the position
Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting for additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
Phone screen
Supplemental Questionnaire
Oral exam
Consideration of top candidates
Background reference and education checks
Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package including employerfunded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to fulltime employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on worklife balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.
Our Commitment to Safety Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.
**Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities for Program Specialist Senior positions as positions for these programs become available. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full or part time temporary and limited duration assignments.
Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Serving the Public Even During Disasters
Everyday Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather natural disaster or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses while typically there begins with a call for volunteers county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: NonExempt
Location: Centennial Student Health Center 3505 SE 182nd Ave Gresham OR 97030
Schedule: Monday Friday
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Christopher BoganEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
6314 Advanced Practice ClinicianEmployment Type
Full-Time
