ARNP or PA Clinic

About the role

Summit Pacific Medical Center is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district operating a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. The hospital features a 24/7 Emergency Department, Level II Cardiac Center, Level III Stroke Center, and Level IV Trauma Care. The vision: “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.”

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care to patients of Summit Pacific Medical Center (SPMC) Primary Care Providers within the scope of the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Licensure in Washington State.

Pay

Pay Range (depending on Experience): $64.90 – $79.33 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive advanced practice nursing care for Primary Care patients in an ambulatory environment. Performs evaluations, discusses goals with patients, implements care plans, prescribes medications, educates patients about risks and benefits, and monitors progress. Works closely with other members of the patient care team in the formulation of the total care plan.
• Identifies, evaluates and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care. Rounds on patients to determine needs. Reviews patient charts to ensure co-morbidities are appropriately documented.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Performs complete physical exam and records findings during the pre-admission stage.
• Meets or exceeds quality care standards, achieves clinical excellence, contributes to quality improvement, and strives for high patient satisfaction. Independently plans work and develops procedures to accomplish goals. Participates actively in the quality improvement system, complies with all appropriate Washington State Department of Health standards, National Patient Safety goals, and other quality improvement projects.
• Maintains appropriate, accurate and timely records using a computerized record keeping and coding system.
• Works closely with other departments in patient care as needed.
• Assists in the development of clinical protocols.
• Maintains professional skills through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Participates in interdisciplinary meetings; stays abreast of trends and best practices; develops and implements new and revised methods, practices, policies, techniques and procedures. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment: engages others in understanding the reason for change and leads them to identify the path forward.
• Builds and maintains working relationships: maintains strong working relationships and engenders trust and credibility through effective and professional interactions. Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and co-workers.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning & development: participates in ongoing skills training, competency development, and professional development.
• Exhibits effective work skills: successfully performs job duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality, quantity, and timeliness. Demonstrates initiative. Effectively adjusts to changing circumstances; prioritizes and manages workload to achieve desired results; remains focused and on track despite obstacles or interruptions.
• Facilitates Teamwork: actively engages in team activities. Welcomes and supports new team members; promotes a positive work environment.
• Fosters an environment of trust: maintains open & honest communication. Protects privacy & confidentiality. Follows through on commitments.
• Supports SP mission, vision, and values: provides thoughtful and constructive input for strategic planning. Participates in departmental/functional strategies and tactics.
• Adheres to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, complies with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines; acts in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice OR Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or Doctorate in Physician Assistant studies
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an ARNP or PA highly preferred

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Washington State License as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
• Active and unrestricted Washington State License as Registered Nurse
• DEA certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Skills

• Ability to effectively apply nursing theories and concepts to problem solve, approach complex behavioral health decision making and impact practice.
• Ability to diagnose, develop treatment plans, and treat patients across a broad spectrum of medical diagnosis. Knowledge and application of pharmacotherapy.
• Proficient in the use of current technology and computers; ability to learn and effectively use new programs and equipment.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation and records.
• Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of duties that require the use of independent judgment, advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting less than 10 lbs: Frequent
• Lifting 10–35 lbs: Frequent
• Lifting more than 35 lbs: Occasional
• Carrying less than 10 lbs: Occasional
• Carrying 10–35 lbs: Occasional
• Carrying more than 35 lbs: Seldom
• Pushing/Pulling 0–35 lbs: Seldom
• Sitting: Frequent
• Standing: Frequent
• Walking: Frequent
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP): Frequent
• Crouching: Seldom
• Vision: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Speech: Within normal range,