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Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Float
full-timeGresham

Summary

Location

Gresham

Type

full-time

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About this role

Overview

Every day, patients look to the skilled professionals at Legacy to make their lives better. They seek care that is as compassionate as it is innovative. Our patients want to be involved in their healthcare decisions; they want to feel respected. If you strive to deliver this level of care, every day, you may be a perfect fit in our healthcare community.

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with physicians to provide complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and episodic disorders.  Assigned principal responsibility for Urgent Health Care of patients under professional medical direction from physicians. Seeks the expert opinion or advice of a physician whenever the incumbent decides a case falls outside the scope authorized by policies and protocol. The Nurse Practitioner plans and implements and a physician reviews and confirms health care goals for patients.

 

The Nurse Practitioner typically remains responsible for the patient throughout the course of the treatment, provides the physical examination, the diagnosis, and the health care plan, determines when the patient has recovered, and releases the patient. The Nurse Practitioner may refer the patient to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment but retains responsibility for clinical management as well as any subsequent modification.

 

*Regular Full-time Float Providers:

  • Act as a fill-in for any gaps in the schedule, call outs, and/ or other coverage needs.  
  • Are “un-anchored” to a specific site or clinic (floating to any site within the regional market for Legacy/ GoHealth), but with a set template (working same days each week).
  • Shall expect last minute changes to site location(s)/ assignments, since these are subject to daily fluctuations in patient volumes and/or absences of other staff that cannot be predicted and/or easily anticipated.
  • Shall also reasonably expect more than one Legacy/ GoHealth clinic to require assistance throughout any single workday; therefore, travel between locations is also anticipated.

Qualifications

Education:

  • As required by licensure.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years clinical experience in related field, strongly preferred.

Licensure

  • Current applicable state RN license required.
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) required.
  • Applicable state license as a Nurse Practitioner w/Prescriptive Privileges (NP-PP) required.
  • Current certification dependent upon the specific position to include Basic Life Support (BLS).

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Other facts

Tech stack
Patient Care,Physical Examination,Diagnosis,Treatment,Collaboration,Health Care Planning,Clinical Management,Referral,Prescriptive Privileges,Basic Life Support,Urgent Care,Chronic Disorders,Episodic Disorders,Healthcare Goals,Compassionate Care,Innovative Care

About Legacy Health

Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley.

That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve.

But it's not just what we do, it's why we do it. At Legacy, our fundamental responsibility is to improve the wellness of everyone we touch, to empower people to live healthier lives, and to create a legacy that truly lives on.

We strive to be a diverse, culturally competent organization. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

(Photo is of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Vancouver, WA)

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1989

What you'll do

  • The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with physicians to provide comprehensive care, including physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. They are responsible for managing patient care throughout treatment and may refer patients to specialists as needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Float do at Legacy Health?

As a Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Float at Legacy Health, you will: the Nurse Practitioner collaborates with physicians to provide comprehensive care, including physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. They are responsible for managing patient care throughout treatment and may refer patients to specialists as needed..

Why join Legacy Health as a Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Float?

Legacy Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Float position at Legacy Health remote?

The Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Float position at Legacy Health is based in Gresham, Oregon, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Float position at Legacy Health?

You can apply for the Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Float position at Legacy Health directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Legacy Health on their website.