CTHCA Nurse Practitioner (NR-50123)

CLOSING DATE: Opened Until Filled

POSITION: Nurse Practitioner

SALARY: $67.98 - $88.38, per hour

REPORTS TO: Medical Director

LOCATION: Nespelem Health Clinic, Nespelem, WA

SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner works under the direction of the Medical Director and Executive Director to fulfill the Colville Tribal Healthcare Authority mission. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing ambulatory patient care as a health center clinician with a full panel of patients, providing high-quality medical care, meeting UDS benchmarks, contact compliance, and strategic planning. Cultural sensitivity is a key component of this position. The Nurse Practitioner will professionally perform their job duties while ensuring that all the needs of the patients are met with a pleasant demeanor.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand, speak, communicate, and read the English language.
• Ability to utilize RPMS and EHR proficiently.
• Requires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Well-developed human relations skills to convey technical concepts to others.
• Ability to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple information sources by comparing and contrasting data to draw a conclusion or to identify trends.
• Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal formats while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Manual and finger dexterity to complete duties.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, and reach.
• Ability to push and pull frequently.
• Ability to comprehend complex issues.
• Sufficient visual acuity to write, recognize printed materials, computer screens, and notice non-verbal behavior.
• Speech and hearing ability to project voice to small and large audiences, carry on telephone conversations, hear and grasp verbal communications and equipment prompts.
• Ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Degree as a Nurse Practitioner and a current DEA license.
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State licensure as an ARNP.
• Basic Life Support Certificate within the initial 90 days of employment
• Must submit to and successfully clear an extensive criminal background inquiry and maintain clearance throughout employment.
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required and must be insurable. Must maintain clearance throughout employment.
• Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive, it is subject to a pre-employment drug test.

TRAINING:

• HIPAA and Privacy training within 90 days of employment
• Bloodborne pathogen training annually

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Nakona Runningbear, Recruiting Specialist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155. Email: nakona.runningbear.hca@colvilletribes.com