Job Summary
We are looking for a mission-driven Nurse Practitioner dedicated to serving underserved and diverse communities. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance, and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be part of a care team working to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients as well as work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care.
Responsibilities and Duties
- The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is part of a care team working to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients. The NP will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care.
- The NP provides primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance, and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement.
- The NP may refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
- The NP prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board.
- The NP participates in preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection, and disease prevention activities. This includes education programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with the approval of the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator.
- The NP is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director, and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.
- The NP provides care for special groups of patients such as those in nursing homes or other institutions when appropriate.
Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s Degree, certified ARNP, licensed in the State of Washington
- Successful completion of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Program (ARNP). Certified by the appropriate Nursing Certification Board (PNCB, FPNCB).
- A current DEA certificate
- Minimum of 2 years of experience
- Prior experience in community health is preferred
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
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