Effective January 1, 2004, the authority of Oregon licensed nurse practitioners to treat Oregon injured workers was expanded, as set forth in ORS 656.245 and Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 436, Divisions 010, 015, and 060.

The director authorizes Oregon licensed nurse practitioners if they certify to the director that they have reviewed and understand informational materials provided by the Workers' Compensation Division (WCD) about the workers' compensation system.

You must maintain an Oregon nurse practitioner license to receive the nurse practioner authorization. If you treat a patient with an Oregon workers' compensation claim, and you are not authorized by the director, the insurer will not have to pay for the services you provided.

If you have questions, please contact the Medical Section at
503-934-6049.