ARNP or PA Clinic

Summit Pacific Medical Center•McCleary, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Pacific Medical Center is hiring an ARNP or Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care to primary care patients in an ambulatory setting. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the provider works within the scope of their Washington State licensure to assess patients, develop and implement care plans, prescribe medications, educate patients, and monitor outcomes. The role collaborates with the patient care team and other departments, supports disease prevention and health promotion, and contributes to quality improvement and patient satisfaction. The provider maintains accurate and timely records in computerized record-keeping and coding systems; helps develop clinical protocols; participates in interdisciplinary meetings; and keeps current with research, training, continuing education, trends, and best practices. The position also requires compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, laws, and organizational policies, and includes special projects and other related duties as assigned. This is an exempt, 1.0 FTE position located in McCleary, Washington. The stated pay range, depending on experience, is $64.90–$79.33; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

Master’s degree or doctorate in nursing, or master’s degree or doctorate in physician assistant studies.
Active, unrestricted Washington State license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
Active, unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse license.
DEA certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to apply nursing theories and concepts to problem-solving and complex behavioral-health decision-making.
Ability to diagnose, develop treatment plans, and treat patients across a broad spectrum of medical diagnoses; knowledge and application of pharmacotherapy.
Proficiency with current technology and computers, and ability to learn and use new programs and equipment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including adapting communication strategies to the audience.
Ability to collaborate effectively with providers, healthcare professionals, managers, and patients.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation and records.
Ability to work independently and use sound judgment, advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills.
Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent lifting of less than 10 pounds and 10–35 pounds; occasional lifting over 35 pounds; and frequent sitting, standing, walking, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience as an ARNP or PA is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive advanced practice care for primary care patients in an ambulatory environment.
Evaluate patients, discuss goals, implement care plans, prescribe medications, explain risks and benefits, and monitor progress.
Collaborate with the patient care team in formulating total care plans and work with other departments as needed.
Identify and address disease prevention and health promotion needs while delivering quality patient care.
Round on patients to determine needs and review charts to ensure comorbidities are documented appropriately.
Obtain complete medical histories and physical data, perform physical examinations, and record findings during the pre-admission stage.
Meet or exceed quality-care standards, contribute to quality improvement, pursue clinical excellence, and support high patient satisfaction.
Independently plan work and develop procedures to accomplish goals.
Participate in the quality improvement system and comply with Washington State Department of Health standards, National Patient Safety goals, and other quality initiatives.
Maintain accurate and timely records using computerized record-keeping and coding systems.
Assist in developing clinical protocols.
Maintain professional skills through research, training, and continuing education.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings; stay current with trends and best practices; and develop or implement methods, practices, policies, techniques, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and federal, state, and local laws.
Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Adhere to organizational behavior and patient experience standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, and act ethically, professionally, respectfully, and collaboratively.