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University of Oregon Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Eugene, Oregon
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
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Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Healthcare/Nursing
Department: University Health Services
Classification: Mid-level Medical Practitioner
Appointment Type and Duration: Academic Year (Classified), Ongoing
Salary: $42.47 - $64.88 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
August 7, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please upload the following with your online application:
• Cover letter which expresses your interest in the position and fully articulates how you meet the minimum qualifications, professional competencies, and any preferred qualifications you may have
• Current resume/CV which includes dates of employment
Department Summary
University Health Services (UHS), a unit of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is a nationally accredited (AAAHC), multispecialty, outpatient healthcare organization dedicated to meeting students as they are, where they are, and how they are, then collaborating with them to build mental and physical resiliency so they can take on the world! We are also committed to caring for our staff and maintaining a healthy, thriving work environment that fosters a sense of belonging for each of us.
The University of Oregon is located in the beautiful temperate rain forests of the Pacific Northwest in Eugene, Oregon. Your office could be a 5-minute walk to the Willamette River and a 45-minute drive to snow-covered mountains or sandy ocean beaches….
University Health Services is committed to demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging through action, including being intentional about hiring staff that reflect the identities of our student body. We encourage people of all lived experiences to apply.
Position Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join University Health Services (UHS) in our busy, team-oriented primary care clinic.
The primary care clinic is designed to deliver excellent, effective, efficient healthcare to undergraduate and graduate students at UO. The clinic is staffed by medical providers, registered nurses, and medical assistants working together with a goal to support students’ health needs in these crucial years of growth and development.
The primary care clinic functions within the broader Medical Services team, which includes acute care, sports medicine, psychiatry, and specialty care. UHS also has counseling, physical therapy, dental, pharmacy, and diagnostic services teams. Consequently, there is a high level of support and collegiality for the providers in the primary care clinic.
This position will serve as a member of the UHS Medical Staff, a group of medical providers who are friendly, smart, kind, and supportive. The position will be mentored by the Lead Physician in primary care and will report to the Medical Director.
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, employees must follow Compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Nurse Practitioners: Current Oregon license as a Registered Nurse and possession of a valid certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, or ability to obtain both by the agreed-upon start date of employment.
Physician Assistant: Possession of a valid Oregon license as a Physician Associate/Assistant and successful completion of the national certification exam, or ability to obtain both by the agreed-upon start date of employment.
Professional Competencies
• Experience with and commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Experience with and/or commitment to working effectively within a primary care clinic to support continuity care as well as acute care needs, with a strong emphasis on mental health, reproductive health, and infectious disease.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement.
• Proficiency with common primary care procedures, including laceration repair, wound care, incision and drainage of abscesses, and splinting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Nurse Practitioners: Current Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification through the ANCC, AANP, or equivalent organization, or ability to obtain the certification by the agreed-upon start date of employment.
• Physician Assistants: At least 2000 hours of clinical work experience.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration license for prescription of controlled substances, or ability to obtain the license by the agreed-upon start date of employment.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification, or ability to have the certification by the agreed-upon start date of employment.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttps://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listedhere (https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting) .
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online athttps://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
Advertised: July 19, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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