NURSE PRACTITIONER, PART-TIME, WOMEN'S HEALTH & STI

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Full benefits package!! In addition to vacation and holidays, this position receives 3 weeks of compensation credits per year, to be used as additional pay or time off.

Assists the Health Officer with the development of STI protocols and standing orders.

Provides direct services to STI and Family Planning clients per standards of the Oregon Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practice Act; initiates intake screening and nursing assessments; conducts physical exams, lab tests and assures appropriate treatment to clients, utilizing standing orders; administers immunizations, injections and evaluates results; provides appropriate and up to date information verbally and in writing to increase client knowledge of his/her condition per established policy; initiates plans with clients for follow-up and treatment; provides consultation to STI treatment nurse as indicated.

Documents, reviews and evaluates medical records and data; enters client medical information into computer.
Maintains, inventories, orders and restocks drug supplies.

In the event of a public health emergency, reports to work as directed and performs role assigned by the Health Department Director or designee; may be required to work an extended or flexible schedule.

Specialty WOMEN'S HEALTH Pay Rate (Yr, Mo, Wk, Hr) from $27.45 hr to $35.03 hr
Job Location Salem, Oregon Type of Position Part-Time Permanent
Education Required BSN Years of Experience Required New Graduate
Number of Openings 1 Overnight Travel None
Starting Date Open until filled Job Code 509-5
Benefits Health/Dental Benefits · 401k, Retirement and/or Pension Plan · Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave · Life and/or Disability Insurance · Other Vacation Time 2 weeks / year
Company Profile and Contact Information
Contact Name Human Resources Phone number 503-589-3295
Company name Marion County Fax number 503-588-5495
Address 555 Court Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
USA Preferred Method of Contact Company Web Site
Company type Government Contact email humanresources@co.marion.or.us
Department Marion County Health Department Company homepage www.co.marion.or.us/bs/hr
Company Size (number of employees) 1,000-4,999 Division Public Health Services
Company Profile: Marion County, Oregon, is a growing community located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. The Willamette Valley is one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions in the world. The area is dotted with cities, farms, and forests and is considered one of the most livable areas of the country, offering a low cost-of-living, quality schools, and mild weather. The county covers 1,175 square miles and has a population of approximately 302,135. There are 20 incorporated cities and 37 unincorporated communities in Marion County. Salem, the county seat and the state capital, is one of the valley’s oldest cities and the second largest city in Oregon. The principal industries are agriculture, government, food processing, lumber, manufacturing, education, and tourism. Marion County has both private and public schools, preschool through university level. There are four universities and two community colleges within a 30-mile radius.

Marion County is rich with parks, rivers, lakes, and recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, biking, boating, equestrian trails, organized children’s sports and activities, Saturday artisan markets, theatre, museums, art fairs, music fairs, and the State Fair. A short driving distance to the east there is world class skiing in the Cascade Mountains. To the west are many beautiful public beaches on the Pacific Ocean. To the north is Portland, Oregon’s cultural hub and largest city, and to the south are the rivers and canyons of the beautiful Rogue Valley and the annual Shakespearean Festival in Ashland.

A three-person, elected Board of Commissioners and a chief administrative officer govern Marion County. The county employs 1,550 full-time, part-time, and temporary employees, many of whom are represented by one of the four bargaining units. Marion County government provides community services and resources, including property assessment and tax collection, children and family resources, elections, licensing and recording, justice courts, district attorney’s office for criminal prosecution, support enforcement, and victims assistance, public and behavioral health, housing, juvenile programs, public works programs, jail, and law enforcement services.

Source :Marion County, Oregon