Family Nurse Practitioner

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Job Type – Full Time

Schedule – Days

Pay – Depends on Experience

Patients Per Day – 14-16

EMR System - Proprietary

Work Location – Clinic; All Ages, Occasional Hospital Call

Job ID – 51046

Job Description

A Klamath Falls, Oregon based client is seeking an exceptional Family Nurse Practitioner to provide patient care in a Federal Qualified community health center. An ideal candidate is collaborative, practices evidence-based care, excels as an individual and as a team member, and has sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse patient populations. New graduates are welcome to apply

Required Qualifications

• OR license as a Nurse Practitioner
• Completion of an MSN and Family Nurse Practitioner program
• DEA certification
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of FQHC and community health environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish
• 1-2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Provides health promotion services including: school physicals, immunization and well-child clinics, well-woman clinics, adult focus clinics, blood pressure screening clinics,nutritional counseling and family planning counseling. Provides prenatal care if applicable
• Conducts health education activities for individuals and groups. Administers or
• prescribes appropriate treatments and/or medications
• Performs or orders appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays and other tests
• Obtains, performs and records patient histories and physical examination
• Evaluates and treats minor illnesses and injuries
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality
• Maintains medical records and timely documentation in medical records in accordance with established clinic protocols
• Monitors and provides appropriate treatment in consultation with physician for chronic disease
• Obtain consultation or referrals for patient services not provided by the clinic
• Conducts health education activities for individuals and groups. Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene and methods of prevention of disease
• Perform surgical and other medical procedures commensurate with competency
• Provides additional services determined by mutual agreement with Medical Director and Executive Director

About Provider Healthcare

Provider Healthcare is a prominent healthcare recruitment firm that places highly qualified and skilled healthcare professionals in excellent employment opportunities across the country. Our diligent team of recruiters and client representatives specialize in permanent placement and locum tenens opportunities in all settings of medical practice such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care, and government facilities. Provider Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Disability, and Protected Veteran employer and all applicants will be equally considered for hire.