Advanced Practice Clinician - Per Diem (NP/PA)

About the role

THIS WORK MATTERS! We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. We're seeking a visionary and dynamic provider who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team in Integrated Clinical Services . Do you have a passion for professional, comprehensive specialized nursing? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of patients? Do you strive to make a difference in your community? This recruitment will be used to fill Per Diem Advanced Practice Clinician positions in our health clinics throughout the Portland Metro Area. As the Per Diem APC your duties will include: Diagnosing, managing and treating acute and chronic medication conditions including prenatal care, according to the scope of practice include conducting a medical history, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment prescribing and monitoring medications, appropriate counseling of patient and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals. Utilizing panel based information technology tools to prioritize and direct proactive care for patients assigned to the provider panel, including preventive health screening and chronic disease care management. Providing follow-ups on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions). Establishing need for specialty and rehabilitative services and making appropriate referrals. Assessing and counseling patients regarding preventive care needs; delivering services or making appropriate referrals. Determining need/scheduling for high risk referrals. Seeking clinical consultation from other providers as needed. Providing consultation to nurses and support staff. Prioritizing and directing activities of the care team. Coordinating with Behavioral Health providers to effectively integrate care. Providing coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence. Completing patient documentation and managing electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures As needed, participate in quality improvement and assurance projects Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process . Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated. Education/Training: Training and experience for this classification are a Master's Degree in Nursing (NP or PA) and Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. License required to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.375 CPR certification required Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferabl