Advanced Practice RN - Palouse Medical & Palliative Care

Pullman Regional Hospital • Pullman, WA

142d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with palliative care or hospice care.
• Certified Palliative Care ARNP.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Services Discount and EAP Resources

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees