Elicits and records a complete health and social history independent of supervision.

Performs basic comprehensive physical assessments using the techniques of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation.

Orders and interprets diagnostic procedures, as indicated with consultation of the physician as needed, e.g., laboratory tests, EKGs and x-rays.

Integrates information collected in the health history and physical examination into defined problem areas.

Orders, reviews and provides patient instructions regarding diet and activities and their modifications as appropriate.

Prescribes and administers medications as delineated by ORS 678.

Manages certain common, acute and chronic illnesses within the framework of accepted standards of practice.

Develops with the client and family a comprehensive health care plan and coordinates with the health care provided by the other professionals and agencies involved in providing services.

Provides health counseling and anticipatory guidance to the clients and families throughout the normal life cycle.

Maintains complete and reliable records of client care in an easily audited format.

Assists in the development of health care objectives and initiates action towards attaining these objectives.

Interprets the role of health care services to clients and the community.

Identifies teaching needs including group client needs; and implements programs to meet these.

Performs minor surgeries as delineated under specialty areas.

Provides educational services to the public, clients, patients and inmates concerning contraception, pregnancy, mental health and other issues.

Assesses mental status of patients and inmates.

Administers local anesthetic as delineated by specialty area.

Provides mental health assessment and therapy for individuals, families and/or groups.

Provides immediate emergency treatment as appropriate.

Performs necessary home, nursing home and hospital visits to provide continuity of care.

Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and techniques of providing clinical nursing to patients.

Laws, Rules and regulations governing the provision of care to patients in the State of Oregon.

Processes, procedures and theories of clinical assessment of physical and mental status of patients.

Principles, practices and theory of clinical education of patients in
the areas of contraceptive, prenatal and other clinical areas of care.

Documentation procedures for charting and reporting physical and mental status of patients.

Theories, practices and procedures of nursing.

Theory and practice of patient management and treatment within scope of certification.

Analytical tests and procedures used in clinical settings to determine the health status of patients.

Clinical and safety procedures in a correctional facility.

Pharmacology as applied to clinical nursing and the prescription of drugs as authorized within the Nurse Practitioner formulary and Oregon Revised Statute.

Ability to:
Assess and treat patients reporting health problems.

Conduct and report on physical exams and histories.

Provide referral to other health care practitioners or agencies.

Interpret results of analyses and tests and provide treatment modalities.

Manage a caseload of patients.

Develop treatment programs and plans for patients.

Diagnose diseases, ailments and illnesses.

Educate patients, clients and inmates on disease prevention, control and hygiene.

Direct the clinical activities of other health care personnel.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Training:
Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, and completion of a Nurse Practitioner program specific to the expanded specialty role/category for which application is made.

The scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner is incorporated into nine different specialty categories which include: Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP); Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM); College Health Nurse Practitioner (CHNP); Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP); Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP); Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP); Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP); Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP); and Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP).

Experience:
One year of responsible nurse practitioner experience.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements:
• Possession of a current State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner license with sub-section of FNP, ANP, or PNP at time of appointment.
• DEA
• Certification or credentialing by a nationally recognized authority
• CV or Resume
• NPI
• CPR/BLS by time of hire
• Diploma
• Immunization records/TB test within 10 days of hire

Notes:
This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. If finger printing is required, the fee is paid for by the successful candidate and the expense is non-reimbursable.   Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test; negative results are reimbursable.  

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It may not contain all duties performed nor all the knowledge and abilities required. Furthermore, this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.