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What they do
A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$132,808 / year median in Washington
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Position Overview A well-established community health organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to a diverse and underserved patient population. This outpatient role offers the opportunity to manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions while working closely with a multidisciplinary care team focused on prevention, continuity of care, patient education, and long-term health outcomes. Providers practice within applicable Washington State scope-of-practice requirements and collaborate across the healthcare team to coordinate high-quality, culturally responsive care. Position Highlights
- Outpatient primary care in a community health/FQHC setting
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team-based care model
- Opportunity to care for diverse and underserved patient populations
- Broad primary care including preventive care, acute care, and chronic disease management
- Patient and family education, care coordination, and continuity of care
- Community health center/FQHC experience preferred or desirable
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable for Nurse Practitioners Compensation Salary range: $124,000
- $167,000 Final compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and the organization's compensation process Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, EKGs, and other diagnostic studies as appropriate.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with Washington State law, DEA requirements, and applicable practice protocols.
- Provide preventive care, screenings, immunizations, health maintenance, and timely referrals.
- Provide follow-up care and ongoing clinical management for acute and chronic conditions.
- Educate and counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, specialists, programs, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
- Document patient encounters accurately and promptly and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Nurse Practitioner Qualifications
- Graduation from a master's-level Nurse Practitioner program.
- Active, unrestricted Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license with certification.
- Current Washington State Registered Nurse license.
- Current DEA license.
- AIDS education certification as required by the position description.
- Community Health Center coursework or experience is desirable.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable. Physician Assistant Qualifications
- Master's degree from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current NCCPA certification.
- Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in Washington State.
- Active DEA registration with no restrictions.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based medicine.
- Community health center or FQHC experience is preferred but not required. Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits with a 3% employer matching contribution
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal holiday, and paid holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- Provider CME support
- Training, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities
- Predictable schedules and an organizational culture focused on work-life balance
Pay:
$124,000.00- $167,400.