Nurse Practitioner (School Based)

Nurse Practitioner (School Based)

Job ID: 106948
Location: H3S-Health Centers
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

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

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly with the first review date on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $88,937.90 - $113,158.99

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. This position does not accrue vacation due to time off when school is closed.

Although considered Part-Time (.80 FTE/32 hours), this position is eligible for Full-Time benefits and represented by the Employees' Association.

With the Clackamas County Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), you may be eligible for loan forgiveness, re-payment and scholarship opportunities through Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) and/or the Oregon Office of Rural Health (Oregon Medicaid Primary Care Loan Repayment Program). In addition, there may be options for loan forgiveness while working with a government/public agency with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

Learn More About Benefits

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Join one of the leading forces in community health care in the Portland metropolitan area. We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner passionate about adolescent healthcare who is committed to working in a collaborative, team-based environment to join Clackamas County's School-Based clinic teams! Our school based team consists of a passionate group of providers and staff who work together to provide barrier-free mental/behavioral and medical care to students on campus.

The provider in this position will primarily be providing patient care to students in the North Clackamas School District at Clackamas High School - SBHC. Health Centers manages four 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

Per the Oregon Health Authority, (OAR 333-091-1010 & OAR 333-019-1030), this position is subject to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Prior to the start of employment, the selected candidate must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exception in place with the County as a qualification of employment.

• 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. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check and reports of substantiated abuse
• 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. Learn more about the County's driving policy.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working in a school setting; partnering with teachers, school administrators, counselors, parents and students
• Experience providing reproductive healthcare to adolescents
• Experience with teens with mental health issues of anxiety & depression

*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.

TYPICAL TASKS

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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


WORK SCHEDULE

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 based on department business needs

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

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.

Explore Clackamas County

Working for Clackamas County

Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


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 Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Learn more about Clackamas Health Centers.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. 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

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

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.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Jenn Johnson, Recruiter
JJohnson2@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=106948&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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