Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Greater Valley Health Center

Kalispell (MT)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Greater Valley Health Center seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Medical Main team in Kalispell, Montana. This full-time role supports the future of clinical services in the Flathead Valley within a Federally Qualified Health Center with a fee-scale to ensure access for all.

GVHC has served the Flathead Valley since 2007 and offers patient-centered, integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral care.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing and preparation as a Nurse Practitioner
Current license to practice as APRN or PA in Montana
NP national certification or NCCPA certification per Montana boards
BLS certification
Current DEA license
Two years of experience preferred as an advanced clinical provider

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

BLS Certification

DEA License

Montana License

HIPAA Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (APRN)

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Job Openings

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Medical Main - Kalispell, Montana

Department

Medical Main

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Are you a passionate clinician looking to make a difference? Join our Greater Valley Health Center provider team where you will play an integral role in the future of clinical services in beautiful Flathead Valley in Northwest Montana.

Greater Valley Health Center has been serving the Flathead Valley since 2007. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, GVHC provides the highest quality of care and a comprehensive list of services to meet all our community healthcare needs. Our health center provides a fee scale that ensures that no services are denied based on the inability to pay and is dedicated to providing patient centered, integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare for all ages.

Student Loan Forgiveness available as Greater Valley Health Center is a NHSC or Montana SLRP approved site.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Work experience, qualifications, specialist training, key skills, disposition

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited University School of Nursing and preparation as a Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Possession of a current license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician’s assistant in the State of Montana.
Possession of nurse practitioner national certification as stipulated by the Montana State Board of Nursing or possession of NCCPA national certification as stipulated by the Montana Board of Medical Examiners
Certification in BLS
Possession of current DEA license

Experience

Preference to candidate with at least two years of experience performing the functions of an advanced level clinical provider.

Knowledge & Skills

Principles, methods, and procedures for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment practices related to acute and chronic medical conditions
Current knowledge of obstetrical/gynecological physical assessments Current knowledge of adult, child, and adolescent physical assessment
Knowledge of current immunization standards
Current knowledge of initial emergency measures and treatments in such situations as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, and poisonings
Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and practices
Knowledge of OSHA standards in clinical settings
Knowledge of community resources for patient referral
Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home model
Ability to comply with physician direction and to understand written and oral instructions of a technical and professional nature
Ability to work within the advanced professional role and to recognize when to refer clients to a physician or another health care provider
Ability to prescribe medications and current knowledge of medication effects
Ability to accurately record and maintain medical records
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all Health Center and Family Planning matters
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, other agency personnel and the public

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