Nurse Practitioner

If you're ready to step away from the demands of hospital-based nursing and into a role where you can make a lasting impact, consider joining Spokane Regional Health District as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). This is an opportunity to support individuals on their path to recovery from opioid addiction while working in a collaborative, mission-driven public health environment. Located at our Treatment Services facility, this position offers a consistent Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedule, providing the work-life balance often missing in traditional clinical settings. With a starting wage of $70.79 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, this role combines meaningful work with professional stability and support. The nurse practitioner's primary responsibility is to evaluate patient's opioid use disorder and develop medication treatment plans as appropriate. She/he will conduct thorough medical history and physical examinations on new patients, annual medical evaluations for established patients, make appropriate recommendations for follow-up of chronic medical conditions, and perform medication reviews for all enrolled patients. The nurse practitioner will coordinate care in a multi-disciplinary team approach in regard to patient medical, emotion, and behavioral health conditions.

Some Essential Functions Include:

Evaluates and assess patients using various clinical tools such as vital signs, physical examinations, and COWS to determine type of MAT medication for treatment and dosage amount of MAT medication Performs initial intake medical examinations to determine medical appropriateness and potential safety risks associated with administration of MAT medications Meets with patients when there is a medical concern from fellow staff members that has the potential to be a safety risk for the patient to assess appropriateness for continued MAT Assesses any and all patients who were recently discharged from the hospital to verify their last dose of medication related to MAT and determine if they meet medical criteria to continue with MAT Reviews all intake laboratory results for potential health conditions or complications that require treatment and/or impact the patient's ability to engage in MAT services For a complete detailed job description, click here

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Accredited School of Nursing plus graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program One year of experience as a nurse practitioner in a community health agency, hospital, or provider's office Active and unrestricted registered nurse license for the state of Washington Active and unrestricted advanced registered nurse practitioner license for the state of Washington Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number, or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment A valid motor vehicle license and current auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

Master or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited school of nursing with an accredited nurse practitioner program One year of experience as a nurse practitioner working in a behavioral health, public health, or addiction medicine setting. Experience with MAT or knowledge of the principles and techniques of treatment of co-occurring disorders. CARN-AP (Certified Addictions Registered Nurse- Advanced Practice) certification from ANCB If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD and to apply online, visit our website at https://www.srhd.org/about-srhd