Nurse Practioner

Seamar; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Washington is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary medical care, participate in preventive health programs, and refer patients as necessary. The ideal candidate must have a Master's Degree, be certified and licensed as an ARNP in Washington, and possess bilingual abilities in Spanish. Competitive compensation is available.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of Washington.
• Completion of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Program (ARNP).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care services to patients.
• Refer patients to specialists when necessary.
• Participate in preventive health programs.

Skills

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish

Knowledge of cultural aspects of Hispanic people

Education

Master's Degree

Certified ARNP

Current DEA certificate

Job description

* 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 Clinical Director and/or Health Center Administrator.* The NP is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Clinical Director and the Medical Director 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.* Knowledge of and interest in the unique cultural aspects of the Hispanic people is needed.* Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.* 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).* To prescribe legend drugs, the ARNP must have notation of approval on license.* A current DEA certificate is required if applicant is requesting privileges to prescribe controlled substances.* This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.* Additional education may be required for some specialty areas (orthopedics, etc.).Sea Mar Community Health Centers, founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics.