Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to Serve Unhoused Patients

Unity Care NW•Bellingham, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference by serving our unhoused neighbors as the medical provider for The Way Station in downtown Bellingham, WA! Individuals experiencing homelessness are more likely to become ill, have greater hospitalization rates, and die at a younger age than the general population. The Way Station provides individuals and families experiencing homelessness with a range of health and social services to assist in improving their health outcomes and aiding their transition to sustainable housing. This unique facility serves people in need of showers, laundry, restrooms, medical and behavioral health care, case management, and other services provided by partner organizations including respite care. As the sole medical provider, this role works with a Medical Assistant seeing patients on a walk-in basis for a limited scope of services including wound care, treating infections & illnesses, and performing point of care testing. While The Way Station does not serve as a primary care home, it provides a bridge to primary care and assists with connecting clients to a Primary Care Provider. The ideal candidate will have experience providing whole-person, team-based care in an empathy-forward, trauma-informed manner that acknowledges the barriers and inequities experienced by our unhoused patients.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Currently certified in Family Practice through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensed as a registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner or as a physician assistant in the state of Washington and in good standing with the medical board (or eligible to obtain licensure)
Active drug enforcement administration (DEA) registration with no restrictions (or eligible to obtain registration)
Current basic life support (BLS) certification (we can provide upon hire)

Nice To Haves

Family Practice experience in an outpatient, urgent care, walk-in &/or emergency department setting
Experience in a community health center or similar organization providing care to unhoused and underserved populations
Experience working as an independent practitioner with patients who have complex co-morbidities including hypertension, diabetes, mental illness, chronic pain, and substance use disorder
Experience with children and women's health
Experience working with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and socio-economic levels, treating them with sensitivity and respect
Proficient with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook & Word, HR/Payroll/Timesheet systems & learning management systems

Responsibilities

Serve as the medical provider for The Way Station.
See patients on a walk-in basis for a limited scope of services including wound care, treating infections & illnesses, and performing point of care testing.
Provide a bridge to primary care and assist with connecting clients to a Primary Care Provider.
Provide whole-person, team-based care in an empathy-forward, trauma-informed manner.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance
401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
6 paid holidays
Paid Time Off (160 hours 1st year, 208 hours 2nd year, increasing at Year 5 & Year 10 thereafter)
Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
Life/AD&D insurance
Malpractice insurance through the Federal Torts Claims Act with tail coverage
Sabbatical Leave accrual
Reimbursement of state license, DEA registration & board certification renewal fees
Continuing Education (days & funds)
Flexible spending accounts
Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Alternative Transportation Incentives
Healthy Living reimbursements
Optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services
Sign-On/Relocation Bonus (subject to payback clause)
Incentive pay for working full time