Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Oregon
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where large systems like Oregon Health & Science University, Legacy Health, and PeaceHealth maintain steady hiring across primary care, mental health, and acute care specialties. Demand is strong at every level, from new graduates entering family practice to experienced NPs leading specialty clinics in oncology and cardiology. Oregon consistently ranks among the more active markets for advanced practice hiring in the Pacific Northwest. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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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Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Oregon
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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 nurse practitioner jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon Nurse Practitioner license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Current national board certification such as AANP or ANCC in a relevant specialty
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from an accredited provider
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty setting
- Ability to maintain prescriptive authority registration with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse practitioner in Oregon?
To become a nurse practitioner in Oregon, you must complete an accredited graduate nursing program at the master's or doctoral level, pass a national board certification exam through AANP or ANCC, and then apply for an advanced practice registered nurse license through the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Oregon requires a separate prescriptive authority registration for NPs who will prescribe medications, which is filed with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy after licensure.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Oregon?
Nurse practitioners in Oregon earn a median of about $155,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $124,660 for the lowest 10% to over $194,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Oregon?
Oregon nurse practitioner roles are posted by Optum, GoHealth Urgent Care, and ORTC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and expanding behavioral health networks account for a significant share of consistent NP openings across the state.
Which Oregon cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?
Portland, Eugene, and Salem are the Oregon cities with the most nurse practitioner openings, driven by the concentration of major hospital systems, academic medical centers, and specialty clinics in the Portland metro, with Salem and Eugene adding volume through regional health networks and community health organizations that serve surrounding rural communities.
Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. About 44% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most NP work requires in-person patient assessment and hands-on clinical care. The exceptions tend to be telehealth roles in behavioral health, chronic disease management, and urgent care triage, which represent the strongest segment of remote NP opportunities in the state.
How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying to new-graduate NP residency or fellowship programs, which Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health both offer for new advanced practice graduates entering primary care or specialty tracks. Candidates who transition from RN or PA roles in the same specialty carry a meaningful advantage, and completing your clinical rotations at an Oregon employer significantly improves your chances of a direct hire offer. Holding an Oregon APRN license before applications open puts you ahead of out-of-state candidates still waiting on licensure.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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