NP Jobs in Oregon
NP jobs in Oregon are among the most active in the Pacific Northwest, with consistent demand across primary care, behavioral health, and acute care settings at both new-graduate and experienced levels. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where large systems like Oregon Health & Science University, Providence Health & Services, and PeaceHealth anchor the market. Family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and urgent care are the specialties drawing the most openings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we welcome diversity; we encourage, uplift, and are honored to serve people who have been historically underrepresented and underserved. Our mission is to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare to low-income residents of Washington and Yamhill Counties, with a special emphasis on seasonal and migrant farm workers and others with barriers to receiving healthcare. We strive to provide an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we employ and serve.
If you are unsure whether you meet all of the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply.
Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Clinical Preceptor is a practicing clinician who mentors Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistants. They provide primary care medical services to the patients of the Center, in accordance with training, experience, and licensure. They will participate as a member of the medical team within the Center. This individual functions as an educational resource to patients, the Center, students, and the Community. This is a temporary, part-time position.
- Participate in direct patient care, which may include family planning, newborn care, pediatrics, and general adult care.
- Meet minimum patient care productivity requirements as may be set by the Center to meet requirements of outside funding and/or reimbursement sources.
- Provide continuous, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive health care of the highest quality.
- Provide all necessary documentation in the medical record of care provided to patient, including education, medications, referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up.
- May assist in organizing and participating in special clinics such as the migrant camp program.
- Provide day-to day clinical supervision of support staff with respect to individual patient management.
- Participate in case management review and discussion as needed.
- Assist in implementation of plans to meet the objectives of the annual “Health Plan” and other goals established by the QA/QI committee and the Center’s managed care plans.
- Participate in chart audits to assess success of QA/QI program.
- Participate in medical staff, OB, QA/QI meetings and other committees within the Center established to improve patient care and the overall operation of the Center.
- Provide supervision of students and residents in the health care professions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
HIPAA Requirements:
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will have access to PHI in the course of carrying out their duties. The provider uses the PHI for treatment purposes and quality assurance operations. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated records sets to which this employee will have access include: the demographic and scheduling information in the practice management system, and the full medical record.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred; willingness to become sufficiently competent in Spanish to provide medical care.
- Strong commitment to working with patients and staff from a wide range of ethnic, economic, cultural, and social backgrounds.
- Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, safe driving record and insurance coverage required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Completion of a family nurse practitioner or physician assistant training program approved by the State of Oregon.
- Licensure by the State of Oregon by the Board of Nursing or the Board of Medical Examiners and DEA registration.
- 5 years of experience providing medical services in a primary care setting.
Behavioral Competencies:
Accountability: Role model VG’s mission, vision, and shared values
Customer-Focus: Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations
Teamwork: If someone needs help, help them
Initiative: Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work
Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others
Ethical: Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work
Respect: Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients
Communication: Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others
Percentage of time spent
- Standing: 20%
- Walking: 25%
- Sitting: 50%
- Lifting/Carrying: <5%
- Physically demanding tasks: May be asked to assist patients onto or off of exam table, etc.
- Work in well-lighted, ventilated environment.
- Exposure to blood borne pathogens and potentially hazardous chemicals.
Office equipment
- Computer: Data entry and word processing
- Telephone: able to hear and communicate
- Fax
- Copier
- Stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, dopler
- Surgical/procedural instruments
- Routing medical equipment
- Fetal monitor
- EKG
- Pulse oximeter
- Nebulizer
- O2 tank
Immunization:
Staff members must meet immunization requirements as stated in VGMHC’s immunization policy and state and federal guidelines.
Job descriptions represent a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC’s Mission.
VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes affirmative action in placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay, and termination.
At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we welcome diversity; we encourage, uplift, and are honored to serve people who have been historically underrepresented and underserved. Our mission is to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare to low-income residents of Washington and Yamhill Counties, with a special emphasis on seasonal and migrant farm workers and others with barriers to receiving healthcare. We strive to provide an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we employ and serve.
If you are unsure whether you meet all of the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply.
Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Clinical Preceptor is a practicing clinician who mentors Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistants. They provide primary care medical services to the patients of the Center, in accordance with training, experience, and licensure. They will participate as a member of the medical team within the Center. This individual functions as an educational resource to patients, the Center, students, and the Community. This is a temporary, part-time position.
- Participate in direct patient care, which may include family planning, newborn care, pediatrics, and general adult care.
- Meet minimum patient care productivity requirements as may be set by the Center to meet requirements of outside funding and/or reimbursement sources.
- Provide continuous, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive health care of the highest quality.
- Provide all necessary documentation in the medical record of care provided to patient, including education, medications, referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up.
- May assist in organizing and participating in special clinics such as the migrant camp program.
- Provide day-to day clinical supervision of support staff with respect to individual patient management.
- Participate in case management review and discussion as needed.
- Assist in implementation of plans to meet the objectives of the annual “Health Plan” and other goals established by the QA/QI committee and the Center’s managed care plans.
- Participate in chart audits to assess success of QA/QI program.
- Participate in medical staff, OB, QA/QI meetings and other committees within the Center established to improve patient care and the overall operation of the Center.
- Provide supervision of students and residents in the health care professions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
HIPAA Requirements:
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will have access to PHI in the course of carrying out their duties. The provider uses the PHI for treatment purposes and quality assurance operations. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated records sets to which this employee will have access include: the demographic and scheduling information in the practice management system, and the full medical record.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred; willingness to become sufficiently competent in Spanish to provide medical care.
- Strong commitment to working with patients and staff from a wide range of ethnic, economic, cultural, and social backgrounds.
- Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, safe driving record and insurance coverage required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Completion of a family nurse practitioner or physician assistant training program approved by the State of Oregon.
- Licensure by the State of Oregon by the Board of Nursing or the Board of Medical Examiners and DEA registration.
- 5 years of experience providing medical services in a primary care setting.
Behavioral Competencies:
Accountability: Role model VG’s mission, vision, and shared values
Customer-Focus: Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations
Teamwork: If someone needs help, help them
Initiative: Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work
Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others
Ethical: Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work
Respect: Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients
Communication: Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others
Percentage of time spent
- Standing: 20%
- Walking: 25%
- Sitting: 50%
- Lifting/Carrying: <5%
- Physically demanding tasks: May be asked to assist patients onto or off of exam table, etc.
- Work in well-lighted, ventilated environment.
- Exposure to blood borne pathogens and potentially hazardous chemicals.
Office equipment
- Computer: Data entry and word processing
- Telephone: able to hear and communicate
- Fax
- Copier
- Stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, dopler
- Surgical/procedural instruments
- Routing medical equipment
- Fetal monitor
- EKG
- Pulse oximeter
- Nebulizer
- O2 tank
Immunization:
Staff members must meet immunization requirements as stated in VGMHC’s immunization policy and state and federal guidelines.
Job descriptions represent a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC’s Mission.
VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes affirmative action in placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay, and termination.
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NP Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Optum18
- GoHealth Urgent Care6
- ORTC4
- Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic3
- PeaceHealth2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in NP jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon nurse practitioner license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
- Current national NP board certification from AANP or ANCC in relevant specialty
- Graduate degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program at the master's or doctoral level
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for acute care or emergency settings
- Prescriptive authority registration with the Oregon State Board of Nursing required for most roles
- One or more years of NP or RN clinical experience preferred by most Oregon health systems
NP Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a np in Oregon?
You must hold an active nurse practitioner license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited graduate-level NP program, passing a national certification exam through AANP or ANCC in your chosen specialty, and submitting a licensure application to the board. Oregon also requires a separate prescriptive authority registration if you plan to prescribe medications, which covers both controlled and non-controlled substances.
Which companies hire nps in Oregon?
Employers hiring nps in Oregon right now include Optum, GoHealth Urgent Care, and ORTC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's largest health systems, federally qualified health centers, and integrated care networks are among the most consistent sources of NP openings across the state.
Which Oregon cities have the most np jobs?
Portland, Eugene, and Salem have the most np openings in Oregon. Portland drives the largest share because it is home to Oregon Health & Science University, Providence, and Legacy Health, while Salem and Eugene have substantial demand anchored by regional hospital systems and community health organizations serving the Willamette Valley.
Are there remote np jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. About 44% of np openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most NP practice. The roles most likely to offer remote components are psychiatric-mental health NP positions delivering telehealth behavioral health services, where Oregon has expanded coverage obligations for underserved rural areas.
How can I get hired as a np in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate NP residency or fellowship programs, which Oregon Health & Science University and several PeaceHealth and Providence facilities run specifically to bridge the gap between graduation and independent practice. Federally qualified health centers across Oregon are also known to hire new-grad NPs in primary care. Holding your Oregon prescriptive authority registration and a DEA number before applying gives you a meaningful edge over candidates who have not completed those steps.
Where can I find and apply to np jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to np jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across health systems, community health centers, and specialty practices. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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