Family Nurse Practitioner (Contract)

Family Nurse Practitioner (Contract) Raphael Recovery and Support, LLC Olympia, WA Job Details Contract $175,000 - $210,000 a year 4 days ago Qualifications CPR Certification Inpatient BLS Certification APRN Injection administration Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioner (NP) DEA License Advanced practice provider General practice Full Job Description This is a contract position that primarily performs the history and physical and medical consult for patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals. Provide compassionate and quality clinical care for inpatients for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Examine patients, obtain medical histories, prescribe medications and perform tests and procedures to diagnose and treat comorbidities. Provides health education to patients on diet, hygiene and preventive healthcare.

Functions:

Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient and family interviews and chart reviews, assessing the presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation and cultural factors and performing appropriate physical examination. Order and perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seek other information as needed, including consultation with fellow providers and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrate information to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any current health risks. Develop and implement treatment plans by prescribing and dispensing medications and injections in compliance with ARNP practice guidelines and WA state laws. Instruct patient and families regarding medications and treatments. Educate patients regarding disease management, illness prevention and wellness. Recommend appropriatecommunity resources to meet patient and family needs. Communicate appropriate case management information to other professionals in the treatment team. Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications and treatment in electronic medical record. Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline developmentand other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliancewith standards, regulations, policies and procedures. Act as consultant and collaborator to clinical team. Comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promote patient advocacy. Collaborate with Physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patients. Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls and/or e-mails. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members. Provide care for the whole patient to promote overall health and wellness, including mental and emotional needs. Maintain and improve skill level through participation in continuing medical education. Perform all duties as outlined by the Washington Board of Medicine and Washington Board of Nursing in the scope of practice of Nurse Practitioners and approved practice agreement. Perform all other duties as assigned Education and Licensure Advanced practitioner training as Nurse Practitioner (general or FNP specialized) from an approved Nurse Practitioner program required Nurse Practitioner Certification required Years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred Current WA Nurse Practitioner licensure required Current DEA licensure required Current CPR certification required

Pay:

$175,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person