Establish and maintain client record keeping, as well as other departmental record keeping. Provide after-hours crisis coverage as scheduled. At time of appointment, must possess a valid Oregon driver's license. The employee works independently in administering a complex area of responsibility and confers with supervisor for professional advice. Discretion is required in applying general goal and policy statements, in development of recommendations, policies and procedures and in resolving program problems.
Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in area of service.
Periodic reviews of work performance are conducted in terms of expected results. The Nurse Practitioner functions are governed by Oregon Nurse Practice Act. The employee exercises seasoned judgement in interpreting and adapting guidelines as well as directly involved in establishing and maintaining new policies, procedures, and protocols. Employees share common exposure to communicable disease. A reasonable amount of driving is required.