Nurse Practitioner ARNP

JOB LOCATION: EVERSON, WA

Job Title: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

Department: Health Department

Reports To: Medical Director

Job Status: Non-Exempt

Type: Full-Time

Grade: O

JOB SUMMARY:

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner is responsible for practicing culturally competent primary care in a team-based environment that recognizes the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and wellbeing. The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of clinic patients including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions, and prescribes medications in accordance with the regulatory standards, limits, conditions, and applicable employer policies and procedures. The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner provides professional guidance to other health professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, making referrals to specialist providers and others as appropriate.

This position collaborates with patients, and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have health implications for patients, families, and communities; develops and implements population and evidence-based strategies to improve health, and participates in Nooksack Medical Clinic activities that influence health service and practices. The position participates in peer review and self-review to evaluate the outcome of services at patient, community, and population level.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PREFERENCE:

Indian Preference Policy applies to this and all positions with the Nooksack Indian Tribe.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

OTHER DUTIES:

Because of the Tribe's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to have, in order to be considered for the position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited ARNP Program.
• Certification with from a nationally accredited certifying body: AANP or ANCC.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an RN or higher in a Tribal Clinic setting or Primary care.

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass alcohol/drug test at time of hire and throughout employment.
• Must pass criminal background check at time of hire and periodically thereafter.
Must adhere to Federal Privacy Act and comply with the Federal HIPPA regulations.

REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Unrestricted WA State ARNP license
• Valid DEA License
• Maintain current ACLS and PALS certification
Must have and maintain a valid WA state driver’s license and meet the insurability requirements of the Tribe.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ( The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.):

• Occasional standing/walking while performing office duties: walking short distances performed throughout shift on tile, carpet or concrete.
• Frequent/constant sitting: on adjustable chair at desk or assigned work area. May stand as desired.
• Ability to occasionally lift 1-20 lbs.: files, paperwork, supplies. Seldom required to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional push/pull using both arms/hands with required force of 5-20 lbs. to open doors/file drawers and filing document.
• Seldom required to climb: stairs at some locations.
• Frequently required to bend at waist/knees/neck to and from seated position while working at desk, filing and records handling.
• Constant use of both hands/fingers and arms to reach/handle or grasp while keyboarding, using phone, calculator, copier, and other office equipment; writing instructions, filing and performing other administrative duties. Job requirements include forward and over shoulder reaching on a frequent basis.
• Keyboarding – frequently for short intervals throughout work shift depending on specific work requirements.
• Ability to use computers, reading fine print, interacting with the public and co-workers; visual requirements include hand/eye coordination and visual acuity in near/mid ranges.
• Ability to constantly answer phones, communicate with clients, patients and, co-workers while giving and receiving instructions.
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled office environment.

I have read and understand the position requirements as stated above I further, understand that occasionally I may be instructed to perform duties that are not listed above but are relative to my position.