Nurse Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing primary healthcare to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling.  Works under direct supervision of the Chief of Staff following established guidelines as required and within established scope of practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.
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  Obtains and documents patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors.
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  Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses.
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  Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.
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  Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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  Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
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  Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG.
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  Provides well child care; women's healthcare, family planning.
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  Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications (see individual state laws) and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history and age.
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  Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. This is done through education and counseling.
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  Always applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.
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  Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate.
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  Assesses and documents patient and/or family psychosocial issues.
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  Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
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  Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient.
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  Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan.
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  Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed.
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  Documentation meets all standards and policies. Documentation includes all findings, interventions and results
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  Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
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  Functions as a patient advocate.
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  Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
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  Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
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  Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals etc.
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  Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
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  Attends all departmental, organizational and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate.
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  Perform related duties as assigned by management.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Actively checks and responds to emails throughout the day.
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  Completes all mandatory education within given time-frame.
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  Maintains regulatory requirements.
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  Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
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  Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
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  Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
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  Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
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  Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
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  Actively participates in the department’s quality improvement (QI) activities.
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  Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and the employee handbook.
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  Communicates the mission, vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
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  Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
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  All Ferry County Health employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations, including not but limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

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  Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Washington.
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  Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program.
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  National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or certification eligible. Certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
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  Current DEA number for Schedule II-IV Controlled Substances.
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  Current BLS Certification.
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  Current PALS Certification.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS

The attached Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum indicates the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

The Standards of Behavior were developed to reflect Ferry County Health’s commitment to excellent community healthcare. The employee’s commitment to practice these Standards of Behavior will promote an optimal environment of care and foster a positive work environment. Every employee is responsible for and must follow the Standards of Behavior.

Ferry County Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (age 40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

THE ORGANIZATION

Ferry County Memorial Hospital (dba Ferry County Health) was established in Republic, Washington in 1945 and moved to its present facility in June of 1974. Until 1989, the Hospital was operated by the Ferry County Hospital Association, a private group composed of members of the community.

Ferry County Health is dedicated to improving health and saving lives in our community. Ferry County’s Mission Statement is: To strengthen the health and well-being of our community through partnership and trust.

Full Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 3% Retirement match, Life Flight & Airlift NW Insurance and generous paid time off!

Salary : $105,000 - $145,000