Nurse Practitioner

Salary Range $65.87 - $79.81 Overview Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts Paid Time Off Generous Retirement Plans Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Gym Membership Discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Shift Differential For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here! Summary This position is responsible for enhancing the viability of clinical research within Confluence Health and the community, as well as guiding the department toward excellence in clinical research. The Research APP maintains relationship with the Clinical Research Manager and the Clinical Research Medical Director and provides direction and oversight to peers during their involvement as investigators for any given clinical research trial. The Clinical Research APP will work in close liaison with and under the supervision of the Clinical Research Medical Director. Essential Functions Coordinate and evaluate the quality of care provided in the Research Department. Evaluating and treating of research patients. Performing histories and physicals on potential and current research participants, medical decision making in regard to safety of study entry, evaluating and monitoring of potential adverse events, assigning and dispensing research medications, administration of intravenous or injectable medications. Participate as an investigator (primary and sub) in Clinical Research conducted at Confluence Health. Participate in the acceptance or rejection of research opportunities. Work with department leadership to complete study feasibility applications. Participate in clinical audit activities, including utilization review and quality assurance programs as required by governmental agencies and the Medical Staff Bylaws. Complete good clinical practice (GCP) credentials and maintain certification every three years. Provide internal marketing of the Clinical Research Department to the providers within Confluence Health to enhance enrollment in research trials. Attend meetings with sponsoring companies and/or their representatives as required. Prepare written reports and documentation required in the provision of Department’s service. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times. Qualifications Required: Active Registered Nurse and ARNP licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date. Excellent written and verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills. Desired: A working knowledge of the clinical trial process across diagnostic, therapeutic, and device trials. Bilingual with the ability to pass a fluency evaluation with a CH chosen vendor. Willingness to reduce clinical practice hours. Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands ForThis Position: Walking - F Sitting/Standing - F Reaching: Shoulder Height - F Reaching: Above shoulder height - O Reaching: Below shoulder height - O Climbing - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O Twisting/Turning - O Repetitive Movement - O Working Conditions: Normal office environment which consists of sitting at a desk for long periods of time, talking on the telephone, and working on computers and paperwork. This environment also consists of working in close proximity to co-workers. Job Classification: FLSA: Exempt Hourly/Salary: Salary Physical Exposures: Unprotected Heights - No Heat - No Cold - No Mechanical Hazards - No Hazardous Substances - Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes Lighting - No Noise - No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No Infectious Diseases - Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr