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Indian Health Service

Family Nurse Practitioner

Indian Health Service, Portland, Oregon, us, 97228


Locations: Portland, OR

Type:Urban

Salary Range:$127,000 to $170,000 / Per Year

Open Period:3/15/2024 until filled

Summary:At NARA NW, we are dedicated to providing essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of something meaningful. At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact. With a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others. If you are a motivated and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Join us at NARA NW and help us build a talented and diverse team dedicated to serving our community. Apply now to be part of our team! Benefits: Employees (regular, permanent) working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire. Affordable Medical and Dental Insurance through Kaiser Permanente 14 Federal Holidays ( Including your Birthday) 13 Days of Sick Time 13 Days of PTO $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D Short Term and Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account 401(k) with 4% match Employee Assistance Program Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)

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Duties:ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Provide comprehensive primary health care. Coordinate patient care with other providers and agencies and advocate for client within health care systems. Provide services in prenatal integrated health care of high-risk chemically dependent pregnant patients, in consultation and/or collaboration with obstetrical health care provider. Perform initial and ongoing health risk assessments and counseling for high-risk lifestyle behaviors and/or familial diseases: ongoing drug and alcohol assessment and HIV screening. Encourage family participation in health care of patient as deemed appropriate by patient and other clinic providers. Develop and document plan of care and outcomes evaluations. Coordinate with contractual pharmacy, primary care providers, hospitals, and laboratories for required diagnostic procedures and delivery/births. Provide health education to individual patients as needed, such as birth control, safer sex, and high risk behavior and health consequences. Provide staff development education as requested by Clinic Administrator. Engage in ongoing education and specialized training in order to maintain a high quality of care to Clinics patient population. Attend meetings, as required. Participate in on-call service coverage, as needed. OTHER JOB DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:1. Nurse Practitioner, unencumbered licensure with State of Oregon as Certified Nurse Practitioner and prescriptive authority. 2. Basic Life Support within introductory period. 3. Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus. 4. If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years sobriety/clean time. 5. Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. 6. Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Work Type:Permanent, Multiple