Nurse Practitioner Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Nursing

Need a break from the day-to-day grind of hospital nursing? Looking for a low-stress position with competitive wages? Ready to advance your nurse practitioner career? If so, an ARNP position with the Spokane Regional Health District is the job for you!

This full-time position is located at the SRHD Treatment Services location, has a dedicated dayshift schedule of Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm, and has a base range of $70.79-$92.23 per hour, depending on experience.

Who we are:

The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 35 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

What we do:

The Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best:
Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance.

Why you should work with us:

Our Treatment Services team considers it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity. We work hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Predictable scheduling, low-stress position, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package are just a few reasons to join this amazing team!

What you can expect from us:

Working at the Spokane Regional Health District is more than just a job; it is a place where you can be directly involved with the betterment of the health and well-being of your local community. Below is a summary of our benefits:

37.5-hour work week
13 Paid Holidays plus 1 personal day
Paid Vacation (7.5 hours per month)
Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month)
Pension plan options
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive medical benefits
Career growth and development planning
And much more…

The nurse practitioner’s primary responsibility is to evaluate patients opioid use disorder and develop medication treatment plans as appropriate. She/he will conduct thorough medical history and physical examinations on new patients, annual medical evaluations for established patients, make appropriate recommendations for follow-up of chronic medical conditions, and performance medication reviews for all enrolled patients. The nurse practitioner will coordinate care in a multi-disciplinary team approach in regard to patient medical, emotion, and behavioral health conditions.

Some

Essential Functions Include:

Evaluates and assess patients using various clinical tools such as vital signs, physical examinations, and COWS to determine type of MAT medication for treatment and dosage amount of MAT medication
Performs initial intake medical examinations to determine medical appropriateness and potential safety risks associated with administration of MAT medications, on site jail intakes as well as telehealth
Meets with patients when there is a medical concern from fellow staff members that has the potential to be a safety risk for the patient to assess appropriateness for continued MAT
Assesses any and all patients who were recently discharged from the hospital to verify their last dose of medication related to MAT and determine if they meet medical criteria to continue with MAT
Reviews all intake laboratory results for potential health conditions or complications that require treatment and/or impact the patient’s ability to engage in MAT services

For a complete detailed job description

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an Accredited School of Nursing plus graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
One year of experience as a nurse practitioner in a community health agency, hospital, or provider’s office
Active and unrestricted registered nurse license for the state of Washington
Active and unrestricted advanced registered nurse practitioner license for the state of Washington
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number, or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

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