Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (Family Practice)

Job #13-728

Wellness Center

Position Summary

Provide primary health care services to students and employees in a University Wellness Center including making independent nursing decisions based on policies, procedures, and best practices; work directly with the registered nurse for the provision of medical care with the ARNP having both a delegation role and team member role with the RN; collaborate with other Wellness Center professionals to promote integrated healthcare and lifestyle practices that support physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental wellbeing.

This position is 7.5 hours/week for 9 months (Aug 15-May 15).

Essential Functions

1. Direct patient care including health examinations; order and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medication; emergency and acute care assessment including triage, intervention, and appropriate referrals
2. Delegation of procedures to be carried out by the RN; periodic review of the RN’s charts for quality assurance; and occasional phone consultations with the RN if needed
3. Inform patients of treatment options and life style practices that support health and wellness
4. Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, and all other state and federal regulatory guidelines related to professional practice and the operation of a university health clinic

Education/Experience/Skills

1. Master’s degree (or higher) from an accredited nursing program
2. Active and unencumbered Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license in the State of Washington
3. Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration; Current BLS for HealthCare Provider; Current CPR, First Aid, and AED training and certification
4. Knowledge and experience in out-patient  care as a Family Practice NP providing direct patient care with demonstrated skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of health issues
5. Integrative orientation to health care (i.e. holistic approach that is inclusive of physical-mental-emotional-spiritual aspects of illness and health)
6. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally and respectfully with colleagues and patients, and work well in a collaborative-team environment
7. Demonstrate ability to coordinate activities in a self-directed, organized, efficient, and timely manner
8. Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in English, including oral and written expression and comprehension
9. Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel

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Lifestyle Standards

Recognize, understand, and agree to live by the moral and ethical standards of Northwest University as outlined in the Assemblies of God Statement of Faith, the Northwest University Community Affirmation statement, and the Northwest University Statement of Principles.

Application Procedure

Please submit your resume, a letter of interest describing your qualifications, and a completed application form to the Human Resources office. Applications are available online (www.northwestu.edu/jobs), or in the Human Resources Office of Northwest University.

You may submit your package by mail, scan and email, or fax.

Northwest University
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
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Fax: (425) 739-0695

Inquiries regarding staff positions may be made to:

Human Resources Office
Northwest University
11220 NE 53rd Street, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5749
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Northwest University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admissions and access to, employment, or treatment in its programs or activities. Northwest University is an "At Will" employer.

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