Nurse Practitioner, School-Based, Rising Star Elem. (.4 FTE)

Neighborcare Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive school-based health care at Rising Star Elementary. This is a 0.4 FTE grant-funded position working with a diverse, low-income student population in a school-based health clinic setting. You will deliver preventative care, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, and coordinate care in a team-based environment. This role operates during the school year only; the position is on standby during summer break (approximately 8-10 weeks) and school-based employees are not paid during the standby period.

Clinical Setting

You will work independently in a school-based health clinic without the support of a Medical Assistant. You will be responsible for all clinical duties including rooming patients, collecting vital signs, administering vaccines and injections, dispensing medications, conducting point-of-care testing, performing phlebotomy, cleaning instruments, and processing lab samples. You will also manage inventory of medications, medical supplies, and vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered preventative care and diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
• Conduct all patient appointments independently
• Identify the need for referrals and provide overall care coordination in a team-based setting
• Complete accurate and timely clinical records and necessary paperwork for patient care
• Prepare prior authorizations and communicate with outside specialists
• Respond timely to communications and test results; provide feedback to appropriate teams and individuals
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information
• Develop and maintain relationships between Neighborcare Health, schools, and school-based health clinics to expand services and deliver resources
• Attend required in-service training, staff meetings, and professional development as scheduled
• Demonstrate flexibility in hours to meet the needs of families and schedule work throughout the calendar year
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active ARNP license with Washington State Department of Health
• Active DEA licensure
• Board certified
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to conduct all appointments independently without the assistance of a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge and understanding of Washington State confidentiality and consent regulations for adolescent health services
• Knowledge of community resources, including insurance and Medicaid eligibility requirements
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of cultural and social determinants of health
• Ability to organize data, calendars, monthly reports, and feedback on activities
• Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze patient care data
• Ability to listen actively and respond to patients, school staff, parents, and staff members in a timely, competent manner both verbally and non-verbally
• Ability to adapt to the needs of patients and clinics
• Ability to manage projects with critical deadlines and goals
• Ability to effectively perform job duties under high levels of activity, difficult interpersonal situations, and a variety of conditions and constraints
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, take initiative, be flexible, and work in multiple settings
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks
• Ability to be detail-oriented and multi-task
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
• Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions, feedback, coaching, counseling, and/or corrective action
• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
• Ability to consistently demonstrate trustworthiness and respectful behavior
• Skill in oral, written, and interpersonal communication
• Skill in time management
• Valid Washington State driver's license required and proof of automobile insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in pediatric healthcare, preferably working with low-income, multi-ethnic populations, school-based health, and/or developmental pediatrics
• Ability to counsel and initiate all contraception options, including competency in Nexplanon and IUD procedures
• Bilingual capability
• Willingness to assist at multiple Neighborcare Health clinic sites

Compensation and Benefits

The target wage range for ARNP positions is $56.94 to $82.44 per hour. Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule, and other job-related reasons.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and paid holidays; retirement with contribution match; life and AD&D insurance; pet insurance; and an employee assistance program.