Nurse Practitioner, School-Based, Rising Star Elem. (.4 FTE)

Neighborcare Health Career•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive health care in support of Neighborcare Health’s goals for quality care, productivity, and patient satisfaction. The role performs independent clinical activities and collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants as appropriate. The Nurse Practitioner works jointly with other lead team members to advance Neighborcare’s mission, guiding principles, and goals. This school-based position is grant funded and is assigned to Rising Star Elementary. It is 0.4 FTE. The role is on standby during the summer for approximately eight to ten weeks; school-based employees are not paid during this period, whose duration may vary from year to year. The position does not have Medical Assistant support, so the provider performs patient rooming and clinical support tasks in addition to patient care. Some flexibility in work hours may be needed to meet family needs, and work hours may be scheduled throughout a calendar year. Neighborcare Health provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care in Seattle, including at school-based clinics. Since 1968, the organization has worked to reduce barriers to care and serves low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. It cares for nearly 60,000 patients each year at nearly 30 nonprofit clinics. Patients are asked to pay what they can, and no one is turned away for inability to pay.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active ARNP license with the Washington State Department of Health.
Active DEA licensure.
Board certification.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to conduct appointments independently without Medical Assistant assistance.
Knowledge of Washington State confidentiality and consent regulations for adolescent health services.
Knowledge of community resources, including insurance and Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of cultural and social determinants of health.
Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures.
Ability to organize, problem-solve, take responsibility, and follow up on tasks.
Ability to listen actively and respond in a timely and competent manner to patients, school staff, parents, and staff members, verbally and nonverbally.
Ability to adapt to patient and clinic needs; work independently or as part of a team; take initiative; remain flexible; and work in multiple settings.
Ability to manage work under high activity levels, difficult interpersonal situations, and varied conditions and constraints.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks; be detail-oriented and multitask; and learn from directions, observations, and mistakes while applying procedures using good judgment.
Ability to work with supervision and receive instructions, feedback, coaching, counseling, or disciplinary action.
Reliable and punctual attendance; trustworthiness and respectful behavior.
Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Time-management skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to counsel on and initiate all contraception options, including competency in Nexplanon and IUD procedures.
At least two years of pediatric healthcare experience, preferably with low-income, multi-ethnic populations, school-based health, and/or developmental pediatrics.
Bilingual ability.
Willingness to assist at multiple Neighborcare Health clinic sites.

Responsibilities

Conduct appointments independently without Medical Assistant support.
Room patients; collect vital signs; administer vaccines and injections; dispense medications; conduct point-of-care testing and phlebotomy; clean instruments; and process lab samples.
Manage inventory of medications, medical supplies, and vaccines.
Provide patient-centered preventive care and diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions.
Identify referral needs and coordinate care in a team-based setting.
Ensure clinical records are completed accurately and on time, including paperwork completed through a team-based approach.
Complete patient-care paperwork, including prior authorizations and communications with outside specialists.
Respond promptly to communications and test results, and provide feedback to appropriate teams or individuals when needed.
Maintain confidentiality of client information and comply with HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures.
Attend required in-service training and staff meetings.
Develop relationships among Neighborcare Health, schools, and school-based health centers to expand services and deliver resources.
Organize data, calendars, monthly reports, and activity feedback; analyze patient-care data; and manage projects with deadlines and goals.
Occasionally adjust work hours to meet family needs and schedule work hours throughout a calendar year.
Perform other duties as assigned.