Nurse Practitioner SHMG – Urgent Care 

Location Site: Salem Health Hospital

Department: Urgent Care

Position Type: .75 FTE

Schedule Type: Part time 

Pioneering health care since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean-driven principles, staff are able to effect change in the organization to solve problems and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff well-being and satisfaction top of mind.

Your Role With Us:

As an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner at Salem Health, you will be a vital part of a dedicated team committed to delivering timely, expert care to patients with a wide range of acute needs. You will blend clinical skill with compassionate service, diagnosing and treating conditions efficiently while ensuring patients feel heard and supported. In this role, you will manage diverse cases, from sudden illnesses to work-related injuries, in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Guided by Lean principles, you will partner with physicians, medical staff, and support teams to streamline care delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and maintain the high standards our community trusts. Your expertise and adaptability will make a measurable difference for patients when they need it most.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide medical care customarily delivered by an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to patients of all ages, performing additional duties as requested by the Urgent Care & Occ. Med. Medical Director.
• Devote full attention and effort to patient care, fulfilling daily responsibilities as required by Salem Health.
• Consult with and respond to physicians, patients, third-party administrators, and payors regarding tests, studies, certifications, or procedures.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical records and reports in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Fulfill and maintain CME credits as required by regulatory agencies, licensing boards, or malpractice carriers.
• Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and professional education programs.
• Assist in the training of Salem Health personnel and supervision of student nurse practitioners when requested.
• Engage in office management tasks related to scope of practice and clinical quality.

Background / Experience:

You may be a qualified Physician Assistant candidate if you:

• Have graduated from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.
• Have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination and are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Current Physician Assistant license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board.
• Hold DEA certification.
• Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in urgent care or acute care setting.
• Maintenance of American Heart Association ACLS certification.

You may be a qualified Nurse Practitioner candidate if you:

• Possess a Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing, or in a field deemed to be equivalent by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Have satisfactorily completed a Nurse Practitioner Program recognized by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon.
• Hold valid, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner national certification issued American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or National Certification Corporation (NCC), or an equivalent Medicare/Medicaid approved certifying body or be actively seeking certification and obtain the same in the specialty area requested within 24 months of privileges being granted at Salem Hospital.
• Hold DEA certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in urgent care or acute care setting.
• Maintenance of American Heart Association ACLS certification.

Total Rewards Offerings:

• Market-leading base salary.
• Generous hiring incentives including start bonus, education assistance, and relocation.
• CME annual stipend with dedicated time off.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

Why Salem Health and Clinics?

At Salem Health and Clinics, we take pride in our status as an award-winning, independent health care institution providing the region with its only Level II trauma center and 644 acute care beds. With multiple primary care clinics throughout the community and West Valley Hospital, a 25-bed critical access community hospital in Dallas, OR, we ensure comprehensive and accessible care for all. Our independence empowers us to make nimble, patient-centric decisions without external constraints, fostering an environment where our physicians can shape and elevate the quality of care we provide to our community. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Oregon and honored multiple times by the community, Salem Health fosters a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Welcome to Oregon’s Willamette Valley

Offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, Salem is a wonderful area to call home. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of lush vineyards and picturesque landscapes, creating an ideal environment for all outdoor enthusiasts. Our vibrant community fosters a welcoming atmosphere, with diverse cultural events, local festivals and a thriving arts scene, ensuring there's always something exciting to explore. Additionally, Salem's strategic location provides easy access to the culture of Portland, the stunning Oregon coast and the majestic Cascade Mountains, offering a myriad of recreational opportunities year-round.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contactphysician.recruitment@salemhealth.org