Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant-Certified-Family Medicine, Chelan, WA

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Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant-Certified (Family Medicine - Chelan)

Job Category: Provider
Requisition Number: NURSE002092

Posted: October 10, 2024
Full-Time
On-site
Location Chelan
105 S. Appleblossom Dr
Chelan, WA 98816, USA

Job Details

Description

$15,000 Sign on Bonus!

Compensation

Salary $140,629 – $156,872 (Based on experience and meeting Access, Quality and Citizenship Goals)

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certified (Advanced Practice Provider-APP) primary job function is to be responsible for provision of comprehensive family medicine services for the patients of Columbia Valley Community Health.

Job Specific Competencies

1. Provides comprehensive and continuous primary care services in a patient centered medical home, including sanctioned non-clinic sites such as nursing homes, patient home, school-based clinics, mobile clinics, and tele-health settings.
2. Provides consultation to other clinic providers either in person or by telephone.
3. Consults with clinic physicians, specialists, pharmacists, nurses, or other health care professionals as appropriate.
4. Assesses patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and makes appropriate referrals for service.
5. Participates in development and utilization of CVCH practice guidelines and procedures.
6. Participates in audits and meets standards of CVCH Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs.
7. Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records.
8. Responsible for accurate and timely completion of billing documents.
9. Performs minor outpatient procedures in accordance with CVCH privileges.
10. Provides patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verifies and documents that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations.
11. Provides clinical supervision and appropriate training of ancillary health care staff to assure quality of care for CVCH patients in coordination with Clinical Services Director, Nursing Supervisor, and nursing staff.
12. Responsible for maintenance of credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification and CME.
13. Attends all required staff meetings, provider meetings, and participates in CVCH committees as directed by Medical Director.
14. Leads by example and sets a standard of excellence for all team members.

PA-C ONLY:

1. Develops and maintains a practice plan which is in accordance with State of Washington Physician Assistant licensure requirements, in cooperation with supervising Physician and Medical Director.
2. Participates in Physician oversight activities as required.

General Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Certification as a Physician Assistant.
2. Certification/Licensure: A valid license to practice as an ARNP with Evidence of Prescriptive Authority in the State of Washington OR PA-C in Washington State or eligible to obtain licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS or ATLS may be used to substituted for BLS.
3. Experience: Three (3) years of experience working in a community health center or managed care environment preferred. Experience in delivering services to medically underserved populations preferred.
4. Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: A high degree of organization and accuracy. Good eye/hand coordination and precision, manual dexterity and patience. Perform complex and comprehensive medical care on a variety of patients. Must demonstrate ability to work with basic computer skills and MS Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to work in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment as well as the ability to adapt quickly to workload changes. Ability to apply basic statistical and mathematical concepts to patient data, test results and other related information.
6. Interpersonal Skills: Attuned to the unique needs of the indigent and under-served populations with practice emphasis placed on rural medicine needs. Must demonstrate leadership and team building skills. Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly. Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to appropriate age spectrums. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner. Ability to work at all site locations with diverse staff as needed.
7. Essential Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items. Ability to help transfer patients. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.
8. Essential Mental Abilities: On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; explain medical procedures. Maintain unimpeachable skill and knowledge in the principles of sound medical practice. Must be able to communicate the base of knowledge necessary to mentor medical personnel. Must demonstrate an ability to work under stress. Must demonstrate knowledge of administrative and personnel practices. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general medical and other professional journals and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and concise, accurate patient chart notes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, patients, third party payers, vendors and the general public.
9. Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; see, recognize, receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.
10. Exposure to Hazards: Exposure to or use of sharps, potentially dangerous chemicals, exposure to body fluids/blood/tissue. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment. Some travel may be required and may be exposed to outside working conditions when traveling to other work sites.

Benefits

*Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, Holidays, and CME benefits are prorated based on FTE

Benefit: Medical
Premera (Self Insured)
Preferred Provider

Coverage: Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Dental
Washington Dental

Coverage: Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month

Effective:First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Paid Leave

Coverage: 120 hours – Year 1
136 hours – Year 2
Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10+ years.

Effective: Paid Leave may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation. Maximum accrual cap of 320hours; hours in excess of 320 hours will automatically transfer into the employees EIB.

Benefit: Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

Coverage: Maximum accrual of 200 hours

Effective: PTO hours in excess of 320 will transfer into EIB. Employees are eligible to use EIB hours after at least 3 consecutive scheduled working days of PTO (max 24 hours) which have been used for a personal illness and/or a qualifying event under FMLA or the WA Family Care Act.

Benefit: Holidays

Coverage: 88 hours related to:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• 3 Diversity Days

Effective: Holidays are based on an 8-hour day. Providers will receive a holiday pool of 88 hours as a 1.0 FTE at the beginning of each calendar year. Holiday pool hours must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused holiday pool hours will be forfeited. If an employee starts after the calendar year has begun, holiday hours will be prorated based on remaining holidays in the calendar year and diversity days will be prorated as outlined below:

• Jan 1- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE)
• May 1 – August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE)
• Sept 1 – Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.0 FTE)

Please refer to the Paid Leave policy for additional details.

Benefit: 403(b) Retirement Plan
Lincoln Financial

Coverage: 150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution

Effective: Immediately. Vesting schedule:
20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years.

Benefit: Spanish Immersion

Coverage: $2,000

Effective: Employer will reimburse Provider up to $2,000, for participating in Pop Wuj Spanish Immersion program in Guatemala, for a minimum 3-week period, prior to the Provider’s initial start date.

Benefit: CME

Coverage: 40 hours/ $3,000 per year based on 1.0 FTE

Effective: Available immediately. CME is loaded the first full pay period in January of each year and available to maintain licensure while working at CVCH. CME must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused CME will be forfeited. CME will be prorated based on start date into calendar year. CME is not available during provider’s termination notice period.

Benefit: Licenses/Dues

Coverage: DEA Certificate; Professional Recertification

WA State Medical License. Access to CVCH provided Epocrates and Up To Date $750 towards membership dues, subscriptions or misc. certification

For PA-C Only- Board Certification exam and fees for 10-year certification

Effective: Immediately.
Benefits are suspended once an APP has tendered resignation, except as required to continue to work until separation date.

Benefit: Employee Assistance Program
Mutual of Omaha

Coverage: Free short-term counseling for employee and family

Effective: Immediately. Call 800-316-2796

Benefit: Long-term Disability
Mutual of Omaha

Coverage: Employee Only (variable)

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Basic Term Life
Mutual of Omaha

Coverage: Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Mutual of Omaha

Coverage: Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Supplemental Term Life
Mutual of Omaha

Coverage: Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s)

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Voluntary AD&D
Mutual of Omaha

Coverage: Employee / Family

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Health Reimbursement Arrangement
RedQuote

Coverage: Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750per family per year.

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Flex Plan: Medical
RedQuote

Coverage: Flex Plan: Maximum $3,200 per year
Direct Deposit available.

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Flex Plan: Dependent Care
RedQuote

Coverage: Flex Plan: Maximum $5,000 per year
Direct Deposit available

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: AFLAC

Coverage: Supplemental insurance: cafeteria plan

Effective: First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit: Wellness Stipend

Coverage: CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership
OR
CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service (i.e.: Beachbody on Demand, Les Mills, etc.)

Effective: Immediately. Once employee has submitted invoice to HR/Payroll department.

Benefits: Cell Phone Discounts

Coverage: Discounted monthly access fees
Discounted select accessories and special equipment

Effective: Available for personal cell phones, currently in place with AT&T & Verizon

Benefit: Tuition Reimbursement

Coverage: For approved courses, the cost of tuition, books, and lab fees may be reimbursed at 75% of the actual costs up to a maximum of:

• $4,000 for an Associate’s degree, vocational, technical, or certification program
• $6,000 for a Bachelor’s degree
• $8,000 for a Master’s degree

Effective: Upon approval; regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week, have successfully passed their evaluation period and are in good standing may apply.

Employees must agree to work for a period of two (2) years from the date of receipt of tuition reimbursement and obtain satisfactory completion of approved courses or Challenge Exams.

Any questions regarding benefit eligibility or coverage should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk
Category I

1. Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue.
2. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required

Age Specific Competency
N/A

Telecommuting: (please select one)

• Position NOT eligible for Telecommuting

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.

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