Field Nurse Practitioner (Tacoma, WA)
On-siteTacoma, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct screening, preventive primary care, and medical care services for members in non-clinical settings including in-home visits, nursing facilities, and pop-up clinics. Perform comprehensive evaluations, address chronic and acute complaints, and establish medical diagnoses while ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing judiciously. Provide post-discharge coordination to reduce readmission rates and perform alternating on-call coverage for urgent lab results and pharmacy inquiries. Drive up to 120 miles daily across various locations within the assigned region, obtaining cross-state licenses as needed. Collaborate with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices and actively participate in regional meetings.
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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