Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner | Sign-on Bonus | Relocation
Job Title: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Category: Clinical
Wage Classification: Salaried/Exempt
Location: North Bend/Coos Bay
Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted
Travel: Minimal
Salary Range: $139,000 - $164,320 DOE
Reports to: CMO
Manages Direct Reports: No
HR Review & Approval: 1-25-24
Unique Work-Life Balance
We distinguish ourselves from other clinics by allowing our providers to set their own schedules based on what works best for their work-life balance as we are able.
We set a maximum number of patients to be seen per week.
Focus on providing high-quality care rather than on the number of patients seen per day.
- Flexible work schedule 5-8’s, 4-10’s
- CME Allowance $2,000 per year
Job Description
Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner functions in a team and mission-based setting to provide delivery of integrated primary care for Women. This includes health promotion/maintenance, counseling, education, assessment, acute/chronic care, and consultation/collaboration with supervising physicians, other health care professionals, and community resources. Exercises progressive levels of autonomy in day-to-day activities based on satisfactory job performance. Provides specialized nursing services as needed.
Duties
- Adheres to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
- Demonstrates the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication. Promotes individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior to maintain high standards.
- Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment as part of a total physical examination. Maintains patient safety goals.
- Triage patients as needed and provide appropriate care.
- Diagnoses, treats, and manages reproductive and gynecological illnesses, including performing gynecological procedures: pap smears, breast exams, screening for sexually transmitted infections, colposcopy, and insertion of intrauterine devices and implantable devices. Makes referrals as appropriate.
- Demonstrates skillful knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, medical and lab equipment and testing procedures, and medication.
- Orders, conducts, supervises, and interprets diagnostic and laboratory test results.
- Evaluates and interprets patient data to implement appropriate intervention, creates a care plan, and provide care coordination.
- Prescribes medication, teaches clients about side effects, and monitors responses to prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Provides preventative care, including screening and immunization. Conducts patient education after assessing patient needs.
- Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential client records and complete medical records in accordance with organizational policy.
- Participates in staff and organizational meetings as requested for care coordination and development of policies and procedures.
- Performs additional relevant duties as requested by supervisor.
- Maintains compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
- Performs any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
Education And/or Experience And Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master’s degree in nursing; completion of a state-acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program; a minimum of one year’s experience is desirable. National certification in a specialty is preferred.
- Necessary special requirements: Licensed by the State of Oregon as a Registered Nurse, certified by the State of Oregon as a Nurse Practitioner, and Prescriptive privileges.
- Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred.
- Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private and other insurance.
- Maintain confidentiality – in accordance with WCHC policies and HIPAA regulations.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Oregon); Fully Credentialed and Insurable.
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date.
- Current American Health Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Card (BLS) or within 6 months of hire.
Immunizations Required
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working at a computer.
- Able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
- Able to travel as needed.
- Exposed to sick people.
Benefits
Student Loan repayment program opportunities
- Up to $200 per month towards student loan debt
- Master’s degree or higher provider, providing direct billable patient care, is eligible for $50,000 every 3 years
- Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start)
- 7 Paid Holidays *you must be scheduled to work the holiday to qualify for holiday pay*
- Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid
- 401K Retirement Plan 6% match
- Options for long term disability
- $50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life
- Additional voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage is available
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Downtown Health and Fitness gym membership discount
- Bonusly – Internal Employee Recognition Platform
- Headspace care employer paid membership