Nurse Practitioner (School Based)

Job ID: 106579

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

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By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve.

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This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Hourly Pay Range: $42.758607 - $54.403361

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

The listed hourly rate, paid biweekly, is calculated at 80% of the regular annual salary. Employees are paid biweekly over 52 weeks at this rate in order to receive pay during the summer recess when not working, as well as continue with full benefits.

• A Choice of Medical Plans with Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Chiropractic Coverage and Alternative Care Benefit

• A Choice of Dental Plans

• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Leave: (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Military Leave)

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance with Optional Salary Buy-Up Program

• A Choice of Full Benefits or Lesser Benefits with Flex Cash

• Optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Optional Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Optional Dependent Term Life Insurance

• Optional Group Universal Life Insurance

• Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Optional Long Term Care Insurance

• Optional Voluntary Benefits through AFLAC, Liberty Mutual and Hyatt Legal

• Retirement: PERS/OPSRP Retirement Contributions

• Optional Deferred Compensation (457)

• Longevity Pay

The provider in this position will primarily be providing patient care to students in the Oregon Trail School District at Sandy High School. Health Centers manages five school-based clinics with opportunity and/or need for services to be provided at the other locations or other primary care clinics.

School Based Health Centers (SBHC) are located within the North Clackamas School District at Rex Putnam High School in Milwaukie, Oregon City School District at Oregon City High School, Oregon Trail School District at Sandy High School, North Clackamas School District at Clackamas High School and Adrienne C. Nelson High School in Happy Valley.

This position will give you the opportunity to work with a special segment of the community in a school based setting. At the School Based Health Centers (SBHCs), students receive confidential medical services in their schools. Each SBHC is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of qualified medical and mental health professionals and focuses on preventing illness and promoting healthy behaviors. Benefits of SBHCs include the following:

• improving access to quality physical, mental and preventive health services

• care for children and adolescents regardless of their ability to pay

• reducing high costs associated with inappropriate use of emergency rooms and unnecessary hospitalizations

• ensuring services are age appropriate

• save parents time by reducing missed work hours

• keeping students in class and ready to learn

The Nurse Practitioner will provide such medical services as diagnosing and treating injury and illness, comprehensive physical exams, well child checks, screenings (blood pressure and vision) and immunizations. Successful candidates will have a strong background and experience treating and working with children and adolescents.

• Employer paid 6% retirement contribution ("PERS Pickup")

• Choice of three comprehensive medical and dental plans, including Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Chiropractic Coverage and Alternative Care Benefit

• Robust wellness programs including gym discounts and wellness education classes

• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

• DEA certification fees are waived while working as a prescriber at the County's Federally Qualified Health Centers

• Medical Malpractice insurance covered under FQHC

• Loan forgiveness, re-payment and scholarship opportunities through Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Oregon Office of Rural Health (Oregon Medicaid Primary Care Loan Repayment Program), and there may be options for loan forgiveness while working with a government/public agency with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Oregon and general experience as an RN

• Licensed and Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges (within 30 days of hire) by the State of Oregon

• DEA registration certificate with Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 privileges (within 30 days of hire)

• Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/69fd8013-4594-4afd-bee9-f1e0aeab42ea.

• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check

• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673

• Experience working in a school setting; partnering with teachers, school administrators, counselors, parents and students

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

• Conducts physical examinations and/or mental health assessments; interviews patients and families to obtain mental health and medical histories; performs, orders and interprets diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests; develops and implements treatment plans; makes referrals to other health care providers and social service agencies.

• Prescribes and administers medications within legally established formulary; evaluates patient response to medication; educates patients regarding medication risks and benefits.

• Participates in clinic operations and quality assurance activities; evaluates and recommends improvements to health care services; assists in the formation and review of clinical protocols, policies and procedures; participates in continuing education and in-service training.

• Documents patient contacts; completes patients assessments, case summaries, chart notes, consultations, work plan activities, billing documentation and correspondence.

• Consults with health service providers, group homes, schools and community groups on health care issues; develops and presents education materials.

• Within the family planning specialty: examines, diagnoses and treats routine gynecological diseases and conditions; provides counseling and instruction on nutrition, sexuality, family planning, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, parenting and family life.

• Within the pediatric specialty: conducts regular physical examinations of school aged children and adolescents; evaluates growth and development; diagnoses and treats routine adolescent illnesses; counsels parents on adolescent health care and development; determines immunization needs.

The regular work week during the school year (when school is in session) will be 40 hours per week. Hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm.

• Employees will not be expected to report to work when the school is closed for holidays, winter and/or spring breaks, or during summer recess.

• SBHC providers may be asked to cover other SBHC sites

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Clackamas County Health Centers provide direct medical, dental, and mental health services to Clackamas County residents.

We provide services at our Integrated Primary Health Care Clinics, our mental health clinics, or through our School Based Health Centers.

Health Centers is a Division of the http://www.clackamas.us/h3s/

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Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

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