Redmond, Oregon
Ashland, Oregon
Posted: 10-Oct-25
Location: Redmond, Oregon
Internal Number: R1020980
ST. CHARLES MEDICAL GROUP
ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Advanced Practice Provider - Womens Health Nurse Practitioner
REPORTS TO POSITION: Womens Health APP Section Chief
DEPARTMENT: St. Charles Center for Womens Health
DATE LAST REVIEWED: October 7, 2025
OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The St. Charles Center for Womens Health has a mix of physicians, certified nurse midwives, womens health nurse practitioners, and psychologist. The office provides full spectrum womens health services. We are the only womens health practice currently practicing through SCHS and providing OB/GYN care to a large central Oregon catchment area.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Womens Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing obstetrics and geological care and assessing and managing patients following established standards and practices.
Work schedule: Nurse Practitioner will work minimum of 40 hours per week in the clinic setting.
Call expectation: There is no call expectation for this position.
Work location: Providers primary work location will be in Redmond for outpatient services. Nurse Practitioners also participate in the rotation to our outreach locations, currently in Prineville, Bend, Sisters and any future locations developed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: (May perform additional duties of similar complexity within SCHS as required or assigned)
Clinical Expectations:
Performs patient examinations, obtains and records pertinent medical history, subjective and objective findings. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
Administers and prescribes medications in compliance with state law and practice guidelines.
Orders and performs appropriate medical and surgical procedures in accordance with State law and practice guidelines.
Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Collaborates with physicians and other caregivers to manage the acute and long-term health needs of patients. Provides monitoring and supports continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, documenting clearly and concisely. Charts tests, examination results, and other appropriate clinical data.
Triages patient telephone calls, providing consultation as needed.
Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians, and administration.
Maintains quality of clinical practice by selecting appropriate avenues for professional growth.
Participates in and supports quality and performance improvement activities; identifies areas and functions where patients, staff, and physicians need information.
Under physician supervision, may participate in care and management of inpatients, including medical services and specified procedures.
Administrative Expectations:
Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks in compliance with health system policies and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate billing.
Be familiar with the SCHS organization structure.
Participate in physicians meetings and assist in policy formation for SCHS and providers practice.
Keep medical knowledge and skills current through regular CME activity. Must attest to having adequate (CME) to meet maintenance of board certification and compliance with MSO rules and continuing privileges without restriction.
Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted.
Maintain active privileges at a St. Charles Health System hospital sufficient to permit performance of job duties.
Behavioral Expectations:
Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Delivers first-rate customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, and is timely, efficient and accurate, and courteous.
Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way.
This includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, asking the patient their preferred name, spending time with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and using skillful communications (appropriate touch, eye contact, etc.).
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health systems corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all health systems investigations and proceedings.
EDUCATION
Required:
Successful completion of Womens Health Nurse Practitioner course of study or Family Nurse Practitioner and certification as appropriate to the incumbents license.
Complete annual fire/safety, etc. education in-services as required.
Attend mandatory educational offerings as described in SCHS policies/procedures and/or as required by other regulatory bodies.
Complete annual CME as required to maintain license and appropriate Board certification.
Complete in a timely manner assigned Computer Based Learning modules.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required:
Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of Oregon.
Nurse Practitioner requires AANC, NCC or AANP, AMCB certification
Unrestricted Federal DEA number registered in Oregon
Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare / Medicaid, or other federal or state governmental health care programs.
Valid drivers license and the ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Current BLS certification required.
If provider will practice sedation, moderate or deep, ACLS certification is also required.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
1+ years experience working in a Womens Health office
Experience using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) software
Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System
Experience working in a team environment and proven ability to collaborate, manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies to achieve expected results
Preferred:
Epic EMR software experience
Prior experience in a hospital labor and delivery setting
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Continually (75% or more)
Standing & Walking
Keyboard Operation
Using a Clear and Audible Speaking Voice
Hearing at Normal Speech Levels.
Frequently (50%)
Sitting
Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally (25%)
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching
Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling 25lbs. to 50 lbs.
Grasping / Squeezing
Hearing at Whispered Speech Levels
Rarely (10%)
Climbing Stairs
Exposure to Wet / Slippery areas
Exposure to Chemical Solutions
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40Caregiver Type:
RegularShift:
Is Exempt Position?
YesJob Family:
NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTScheduled Days of the Week:
Shift Start & End Time: