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Tillamook County is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (under the general direction of a supervising Physician) provides holistic health care to a diverse population of patients in a primary care clinic. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible and accountable for managing a broad range of personal health services which may include assessing and diagnosing problems; developing a plan; recommending, evaluating and/or providing treatment, education, consultation and referral; and serving as an advocate for the patient. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is limited to providing service to clients for which he/she is educationally and experientially prepared and for which competency has been maintained and /or authorized by the supervising physician. One position available. REQUIREMENTS: Nurse Practitioner: Must possess a valid Oregon Registered Nurse license. Must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Must have graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Must have a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to prescribe medications. Family Nurse Practitioner preferred. Physician Assistant: Must possess a valid Oregon Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant license. Must have a Bachelors Degree. Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Must have passed the examination given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Must meet all requirements of OAR 847-050-0041 to prescribe medications. The ability to read, speak, and write both Spanish and English is preferred but not required. Knowledge: Knowledge of principles and practices involved in primary care in an ambulatory setting. Knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a wide variety of diseases and illnesses. Knowledge of preventative health care practices and guidance. Knowledge of professional record-keeping and reporting requirements. Knowledge of public health laws and regulations. Skills: Skill in the use of clinical and laboratory equipment and tools associated with the specialty area of practice. Abilities: Able to work with professional independence and use initiative and judgment in providing patient care in accordance with State statutes for Nurse Practitioners/or supervisory Physician. Able to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients. Able to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations pertinent to the public health and primary care settings. Able to maintain effective work relationships with other staff members. Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to maintain confidentiality. |