Advanced Practitioner
About The Position
A large community health clinic in Kennewick, Washington is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its established primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for an advanced practice provider who enjoys providing comprehensive, patient-centered care and wants to make a meaningful impact within a diverse and underserved patient population. The NP or PA will provide comprehensive primary care while working alongside physicians, nurses, specialists, and other members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The practice has a strong focus on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, patient education, and continuity of care.
Requirements
- Graduate of a master's-level Nurse Practitioner program
- Active and unrestricted Washington State ARNP license with applicable certification
- Current Washington State RN license, as required
- Active DEA registration with no restrictions
- Master's degree from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current NCCPA certification
- Active and unrestricted Washington State PA license
- Active DEA registration with no restrictions
- Current BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Community Health Center or FQHC experience is preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions
- Conduct physical examinations and obtain comprehensive medical histories
- Develop individualized treatment and care plans
- Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, EKGs, and other diagnostic studies
- Prescribe medications within applicable scope of practice
- Provide preventive care, screenings, immunizations, and ongoing health maintenance
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and preventive care
- Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Provide appropriate referrals and follow-up care
- Perform clinical procedures appropriate to training and credentialing
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
