Nurse Practitioner

Cowlitz Family Health Center•Kelso, WA

About The Position

If the idea of utilizing your unique skills to make a meaningful impact on those who require it most, we might just be the perfect fit! Cowlitz Family Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team. In this role, you will assume the responsibility of delivering primary care medical services in a manner that is professional, optimistic, consumer-friendly, and rooted in evidence-based practices. As a pivotal member of our collaborative care team, you'll work alongside medical assistants, receptionists, referral and records experts, care coordination professionals, behavioral health specialists, and outreach and enrollment staff. Your role will encompass a range of duties, including diagnosing medical conditions, prescribing medications, monitoring potential medication side effects, and providing primary care and preventive health treatments. If you're ready to make a significant contribution to patient well-being and thrive in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply now! Cowlitz Family Health Center provides a wide range of services to all individuals, regardless of background or socio-economic status, including medical, dental, family planning, substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health services. We believe every person has value, is worthy of respect, and deserves quality care regardless of their financial situation. Cowlitz Family Health Center is growing and evolving. We are looking for people who share our vision, want to use their skills to provide exceptional customer service to our patients, and can adapt as we continue to make positive changes. Cowlitz Family Health Center is a drug-free workplace and performs drug testing consistent with federal guidelines in the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances

Requirements

Active Licensure to practice in the State of Washington, without restriction, probation, or limiting condition or threat thereof
Board certified or Board eligible in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Med/Peds
Possess a valid, unrestricted license or registration to prescribe drugs, medications, pharmaceuticals, and controlled substances
Active BLS/CPR card, required upon hire
Never been disciplined by any professional or peer review organization, governmental agency, licensing body or hospital medical staff for any action or omission based on or related to quality of care.
Knowledge of evidence-based primary clinical care standards.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to effectively engage patients in improving and maintaining their health
Experience working with underserved, transient populations.
Proficient computer skills and experience with electronic health records

Nice To Haves

Two or more years related experience providing primary care in an outpatient setting.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Diagnosing medical conditions
Prescribing medications
Monitoring potential medication side effects
Providing primary care and preventive health treatments

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – 100% of the premiums paid for employee
Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
Sick Leave
9 Paid Holidays + 1 floating holiday
403b Retirement Plan - With Employer Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance- $50,000 employer paid
Long Term Disability and AD&D employer paid
Employee Assistance Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Assistance.