Nurse Practitioner (TS Expansion)

Why work at SRHD?

We're growing to serve our community better! The Treatment Services Division is excited to expand service hours to include weekends. These extended hours will primarily focus on serving walk-in clients, ensuring timely, flexible access to care for individuals seeking support.

This expansion position is located at our Treatment Services facility, offers a day-shift schedule of Tuesday-Friday, from 10 : 00a- 6 : 00p, and Saturday from 7 : 00a- 3 : 00p, and starts at $70.79 per hour, with an additional $4.00 / hour weekend premium applied to Saturday shifts.

Who we are : The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 34 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

What we do :

Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best : Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance. We consider it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity!

Why you should work with us :

SRHD works hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Predictable scheduling, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package a re just a few reasons to join this amazing team!

What you can expect from us :

Working at the Spokane Regional Health District comes with many perks! Along with the opportunity to make a direct impact on your community's health and well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including :

• 37.5-hour work week
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Pension plan options
• 13 Paid Holidays plus one personal day.
• Paid Vacation (7.5 hours per month).
• Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month).
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive medical benefits
• Career growth and development planning
• And much more...

What you'll be doing

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

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What we need from you

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

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. No previous experience with MAT or knowledge of the principles and techniques of treatment of co-occurring disorders is required, although it is preferred.
• CARN-AP (Certified Addictions Registered Nurse- Advanced Practice) certification from ANCB

Malpractice Insurance Requirement :

• This position requires the practitioner to maintain active professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage throughout the duration of employment. It is the ARNP's responsibility to obtain and retain coverage that meets minimum standards for independent clinical practice.

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If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD and to apply online, visit our website at about-srhd