The Center for Medically Fragile Children at Providence Child Center is seeking a Per Diem, board certified nurse practitioner or pediatric nurse practitioner to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team serving children with disabilities in Oregon. This role involves co managing the care of medically fragile children alongside therapists, pediatric development specialists, and physicians. The Center is the only pediatric skilled nursing facility in the Pacific Northwest, offering a meaningful practice environment with an excellent work life balance in the scenic Portland area.
- Per Diem role
- Open to nurse practitioners and pediatric nurse practitioners
- Strong internal and external referral base from primary care practices and associated subspecialties
- 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience in a primary care or pediatrics setting preferred
- Provide consultation to nursing team, in-basket management, and collaborate with care team for patients ranging from infancy to 21 years of age
Where You'll Work
Providence Children's Health is a center of excellence for children with special health care needs. One in five Oregon babies are delivered here each year, more than any other health system in the state. In addition to being the largest provider of emergency care for children in the state, Providence Children's Health offers the full spectrum of services for children, from primary care to immediate care, virtual visits and pediatric specialty and subspecialty care.
Where You'll Live
In Portland, Oregon, you'll find a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Home to the Portland Trail Blazers, "Rip City" offers residents endless entertainment, with eclectic art and culinary scenes, sports culture and distinct neighborhood identities. Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, and just a drive away from Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Coast, Portland offers unparalleled, year-round access to outdoor adventures.
Who You'll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
