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

Neighborcare Health•Seattle, WA

1d•$57 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive health care and supports the clinical care team in achieving Neighborcare’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 serves Rising Star Elementary and is listed at 0.4 FTE. It is a grant-funded position. School-based employees are on standby for approximately eight to ten weeks during the summer and are not paid during that period; the standby duration may vary from year to year. The provider does not have Medical Assistant support and performs rooming, vital-sign collection, vaccines and injections, medication dispensing, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, instrument cleaning, lab-sample processing, and inventory management of medications, supplies, and vaccines. Compensation target range for ARNP and PA positions is $56.94–$82.44 per hour. Final offers depend on factors including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule, and other job-related considerations.

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 organize data, calendars, monthly reports, and activity feedback.
Ability to build relationships between Neighborcare Health, schools, and school-based health centers to expand services and deliver resources.
Ability to comply with HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures.
Ability to accept responsibility, organize, problem-solve, and follow up on tasks.
Ability to analyze patient-care data.
Ability to listen actively and respond competently and promptly to patients, school staff, parents, and colleagues, verbally and non-verbally.
Ability to adapt to patient and clinic needs.
Ability to manage projects with critical deadlines and goals.
Ability to perform effectively amid high activity, difficult people, and varied conditions and constraints.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, remain flexible, and work in multiple settings.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math.
Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
Ability to work with supervision and receive instructions, feedback, coaching, counseling, and/or corrective action.
Predictable, reliable, and timely attendance; reliability and punctuality.
Consistently demonstrate trustworthiness and respectful behavior.
Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to counsel and initiate all contraception options, including competency in Nexplanon and IUD procedures.
At least two years of pediatric health care experience, preferably with low-income, multi-ethnic populations, in school-based health, and/or developmental pediatrics.
Bilingual ability.
Willingness to assist at multiple Neighborcare Health clinic sites.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered preventive care and diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions.
Identify referral needs and coordinate care within a team-based setting.
Room patients, collect vital signs, administer vaccines and injections, dispense medications, conduct point-of-care testing, perform phlebotomy, clean instruments, and process lab samples without Medical Assistant support.
Manage inventory of medications, medical supplies, and vaccines.
Complete clinical records accurately and on time, and complete paperwork 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.
Attend required in-service training and staff meetings.
Occasionally adjust hours to meet families’ needs and schedule work hours throughout the calendar year.
Perform other duties as assigned.