Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Opening in WA Located in Chehalis, WA - Tacoma 57m; Seattle 87m; Portland 87m Seeking Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner This practice utilizes in depth knowledge of physical assessment and management of illnesses or conditions within the advanced registered nurse practitioners scope of practice. This practice includes collaboration with other licensed health professionals such as physicians, ARNPs, PAs, and nurses. The ARNP will work directly with the Medical Director on issues related to patient care management. This position plays an active role in team based care via the Patient Centered Medical Home and other quality initiatives. Primary Job Responsibilities Participates in the administrative aspects of clinical practice Maintains professional standards in the clinical setting Provider maintains timely and accurate charts for each patient Provider completes fee slips for each patient with appropriately matching diagnosis and procedure codes Productivity: Minimum requirements of 3400 encounters per year for all providers (based on full time equivalent) Develops and implements teaching interventions aimed at preparing the client for achieving and maintaining optimal health status Uses sound judgment in making independent decision in caring for clinic clients Communicates effectively when acting as a representative of the center Documents all actions in patient record as appropriate Actively participates in and supports nurse practitioner practice in the community Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of ARNP Registered as RN and ARNP in the State of Washington Prescriptive authority from Washington State Previous experience in patient care setting required Experience in minor surgical techniques desired Knowledgeable in the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care Ability to physically perform the functions of the job, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, and reaching with or without reasonable accommodation