Nurse Practitioner - Portland, OR

Essential Functions and Duties

• Conducts physicals examinations and/or mental health assessments to address preventive, acute and chronic healthcare needs of patients.
• Performs, orders and interprets diagnostic procedures and lab tests.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with guidelines and state laws.
• Records findings and develops a plan of action based on the patient’s health history and condition, and when necessary, consults with other providers to prepare a comprehensive care plan.
• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating medical charts by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, and medications.
• Collaborates with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative and evidence-based care.
• Reviews patient chart notes, case summaries, and other relevant documentation and correspondence.
• Provides evening and weekend consultation on-call when scheduled.
• Participates in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day.
• Participates in process and quality improvement workflows.
• Participates in peer reviews and chart reviews.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

• Master’s of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice from an accredited graduate-level nursing program required.
• Open to newly graduated nurse practitioners with registered nurse experience.
• Nationally recognized certification and active, unrestricted Oregon license with prescriptive authority.
• BLS and/or ACLS certification required.
• UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHe.... For complete description tap [HERE][1]

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