Nurse Practitioner

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ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Nurse Practitioner is a medical provider in the Student Health Center within the Division of Student Life, in service to all three Lewis & Clark campuses - College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Education & Counseling, and the Law School.

The Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously and in collaboration with healthcare professionals and other individuals to assess, diagnose, treat and manage the patient's health problems/needs. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute episodic and chronic illnesses/injuries, the nurse practitioner will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Nursing Services (70%)

• Conduct in person and telehealth visits.
  
  
• Provide independent and appropriate clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of both physical and mental health concerns.
  
  
• Order diagnostic laboratory tests and/or imaging studies and interpret the results of these tests.
  
  

Coordination of Care (15%)

• Work collaboratively with other Health Service clinic staff to provide quality, comprehensive,
  
  
• confidential care.
  
  
• Provide consultation regarding health-related concerns and make referrals to specialists as needed.
  
  
• Developing partnerships with both campus partners as well as community organizations to increase students' access to appropriate services.
  
  
• Participate regularly in Health Service staff meetings and joint meetings with other colleagues in the Division of Student Life concerned about the health, well-being, safety, and success of our students .
  
  

Education, Service, and Information (15%)

• Stay current with advances in medicine through appropriate continuing education as required for a Nurse Practitioner's license by the Oregon of State Board of Nursing and national certifying body.
  
  
• Provide educational materials and presentations for students, faculty, and staff as needed.
  
  
• Participate in health information sessions with students as needed.
  
  
• As delegated by leadership, represent the Student Health Center where medical expertise may be needed.
  
  
• Available for public health consultation to the wider campus community as needed.
  
  
• Attend Student Life related staff meetings as assigned and as needed.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• 2 years of Medical Clinic experience in the role of Nurse Practitioner in a primary care or urgent care clinic setting.
  
  
• Master's degree in nursing required.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse license from the State of Oregon.
  
  
• Current national certification as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner.
  
  
• Current Drug Enforcement (DEA) license.
  
  
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification for CPR and Standard First Aid
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competence with and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
  
  
• Knowledge and ability to take a medical history, perform physical examinations, identify a diagnosis, and develop a holistic treatment plan.
  
  
• Knowledge of laboratory tests and ability to order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing.
  
  
• Collection of specimens for laboratory testing--i.e. throat/wound culture, urine, stool, and gynecological specimens.
  
  
• Wound and injury assessment and management.
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and staff.
  
  
• Knowledge of current vaccination recommendations in accordance with Multnomah County, the State of Oregon and Center for Disease Control recommendations.
  
  
• Prescription privileges for medications, treatment, laboratory testing, radiology, and therapies (physical, occupational, speech).
  
  
• Proficient with EHR system utilization.
  
  
• Crisis management skills, infection control and community emergency resources.
  
  
• Able to effectively receive and implement supervisory direction. Effective ability to work independently, as well as within an interdisciplinary team setting.
  
  
• Ability to organize and follow through with complex tasks to meet deadlines.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a medical provider in a higher education setting.
  
  
• Current Dispensing license from the State of Oregon.
  
  
• Knowledge of quality assurance review including systematic review of medical records.
  
  
• Ability to perform in office procedures and operate varied equipment for those purposes.
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE:

• This is a 9-month, full-time position (1.0 FTE)
  
  
• 37.5 hours per week
  
  
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
  
  

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Background Check

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Eligibility to Work

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