Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Mason County, WA

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Contract Employee

Salary $115,000.00 Annually
Location Mason County, WA
Job Type Part-Time
Job Number 202400061
Department Health Services
Opening Date 11/26/2024
FLSA Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit NU

Description

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions of this class.

Please review the full position description for additional information.

Description

This is a contract employee position. Part Time - 32 hours a week.

The ARNP is responsible for providing trauma-informed clinical services to improve the health and well-being of people who use drugs, including low-barrier access to wound care, infectious disease testing, STI and hepatitis C treatment, and medications for opioid use disorder. Services will be delivered in both office-based settings and through a variety of outreach settings, and may include street-and encampment outreach, mobile clinic-based services, and in-home services. The ARNP will work with a small interdisciplinary team to develop and implement clinical services through the county-run syringe service program and public health department clinic.

Examples of Duties

Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

• Develop and implement a new clinical program embedded in the syringe service program.
• Provide trauma-informed care to marginalized populations, including people in active substance use, people with mental health challenges, and people experiencing homelessness.
• Analyze medical history and evaluate and treat medical conditions, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Initiate and manage treatments, including wound care and prescribing medications and controlled substances.
• Provide testing for HIV/HCV/STIs and prescribe and manage treatment for STIs and HCV.
• Provide services in a variety of settings, including weekly outreaches (mobile vehicle, street and encampment outreach, and/or home visits) and office-based settings
• Promote health by advising patients about diet, behaviors, and disease prevention methods with a harm-reduction lens
• Perform procedures within the scope of primary care and public health programs.
• Refer patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary.
• Share in the after-hours calls as appropriate.
• Utilize an electronic health record (Ex. Athena)
• Monitor and, where applicable, oversee relevant providers and care staff to ensure delivery of care.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

Skill in:

• Trauma informed care, using harm reduction principles
• Verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal relationships
• Problem-solving
• Time management and organization
• Punctual, responsive, and efficient
• Perform job with professionalism and good judgement
• Cultural competency with diverse patient populations

Ability to:

• Plan, develop, and implement new programs and services
• Work interdependently as well as with a small interdisciplinary team
• Drive a mid-size outreach vehicle, like an RV or mobile clinic vehicle
• Receive and respond well to feedback.
• Be comfortable providing independent medical services in the field via telemedical and in-person services.
• Perform phlebotomy, administer injections, provide prescriptions

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• May be required to obtain additional education as required to conduct business functions.

Minimum Qualifications

(Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job may be considered.)

• Active ARNP or PA-C License in Washington State
• Active DEA Certification
• Active CPR Certification

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with people with substance use disorders.
• Previous experience treating high-risk communicable diseases.
• Fluency in Spanish

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Washington State driver’s license

Agency County of Mason (WA)
Address 411 N 5th St
Shelton, Washington, 98584
Phone (360) 427-9670
Website humanresources@masoncountywa.gov

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