Duration : 3 to 4 Months to Long Term

Shift Timing: 06:00 AM to 02:30 PM (Mon to Fri)

Role & Responsibilities:

• This advanced professional classification has the primary role of diagnostician and treatment provider.
• The ARNP will assess a broad spectrum of human illnesses, abnormalities, and health maintenance problems to provide:
• Education appropriate to the patients' level of health literacy,
• Referrals to other health professionals as indicated.
• The ARNP must be patient-centered and use principles of trauma informed care in the delivery of health care.
• They will deliver care and education in collaboration with other health care team members, while following evidenced-base practice.
• The ARNP may contribute to the daily management and clinic operation.
• The ARNP will assure the delivery of quality healthcare and education to those seeking services.
• Instructs other nurses and paraprofessionals in the clinic area in diagnostic, counseling and referral techniques to ensure the quality of nursing care.
• The ARNP works independently with the support of clinic physicians and the Medical Director.
• The ARNP is responsible to perform physical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment functions.
• The ARNP may provide primary health care to clients on an independent basis.
• Nursing knowledge and ability to use independent judgment is at higher clinical levels, allowing them to function as an independent medical practitioner
• Annually review and revise standards of care based on the current evidence.
• Participate in peer reviews to assure a high level of skills among other nurse practitioners.
• Participate in educational meetings as available and appropriate.
• Audit records to ensure appropriate data collection and documentation and evaluate the care provided by other staff members.
• Ensure staff meet quality assurance standards through educating, monitoring and providing consultation to staff as appropriate.

Required Education:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from an accredited School of Nursing AND a Master's degree in prepared Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and have passed the national certification examination.
• Valid WA State Department of Health (DOH) Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license AND an active Registered Nurse license to practice in WA State