Family Practice / Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care / Palliative Care

The base pay range for this position is

$125,000.00-$150,000.00 Annual

however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title : ARNP

Department : Palliative Care

Reports to : Director of Primary Care

Classification : Salary

Position Overview :

This position is clinic based and will work 3 days a week in a Primary Care clinic and 1 day a week in a separate location, the Palliative Care clinic. Both clinics are in the same building. On Primary Care days, this position will be an extension of an established primary care physician and will see follow ups, acute visits, chronic condition management, and provide preventative care for the patients attributed to that physician. On the Palliative Care Day, the provider will be independent in the Palliative Care clinic managing their own panel of patients referred for palliative care services.

Essential Functions : Primary Care

Assist with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.

Perform preventive visits and help with the closure of care gaps while working towards the goals of our ACO metrics.

Prescribe medications to the extent delegated and licensed.

Generate referrals.

Participate in Provider Operations Council meetings that happen bi-monthly for 30 min each.

Essential Functions : Palliative Care

Provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the patient as requested by the referring physician.

Conduct goals of care conversations to help the patient determine goals of treatment.

Consult with the referring physician, the acute care team, and other involved providers to contribute to the patient s plan of care.

Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.

Essential Functions : Both Roles

Order diagnostics / treatments as needed.

Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.

Manage patient portal and respond to messages.

Non-Essential Functions :

Any other duties as needed to drive towards the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the organization.

Required Skills :

Excellent communication skills with patients, families, co-workers, and community partners.

Cultural competency with diverse groups.

Ability to manage time and multi-task with hard deadlines for completion of duties.

Computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ability to learn electronic medical record.

Required Education, Licensure, Certifications, & Experience :

Licensed to practice in the state of Washington as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner.

Experience working in a primary care or acute care setting.

Knowledge of interdisciplinary team concepts

Preferred Education, Certifications, & Experience :

Experience with palliative care or hospice care.

Certified Palliative Care ARNP.