Field Nurse Practitioner (Colville, WA)
$88,453–$198,356 year
On-siteColville, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Provide screening, preventive primary care, and medical services to members in non-clinical settings, including in-home visits, nursing facilities, and community pop-up clinics. Conduct comprehensive evaluations, manage chronic and acute complaints, and order diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing judiciously. Perform alternating on-call coverage to triage urgent lab results and pharmacy inquiries while driving up to 120 miles daily across various locations. Collaborate with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices and actively participate in regional meetings. Maintain cross-state licenses as needed and document all encounters in the electronic medical record system.
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- Active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice
- Prescriber Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with authority to prescribe per state qualifications. License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements
- Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation
- Responsive in all forms of communication
- Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
- Excellent time-management and prioritization skills; ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience
- Local travel required (based upon state/contractual requirements)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in a home health, community health or public health setting
- Experience in home health as a licensed clinician, especially in management of chronic conditions
- Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care
- Immunization and point of care testing skills
- Bilingual
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