Nurse Practitioner - Pre-Anesthesia Clinic

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

In addition to the base salary, this position may receive additional compensation based on productivity and extra shift incentives as applicable.

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Provides primary health care services to hospital and clinic patients. Performs examinations; performs or orders diagnostic test; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medication; instructs patients and family members about continuing care.

Position Reports To: Clinical Nursing Supervisor

1. Sees patients in the clinic and virtually for examination, assessment and optimization of chronic health conditions prior to undergoing anesthesia assisted surgeries or procedures. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

2. Educates patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health and promotes wellness.

3. Participates in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.

4. Maintains accurate, thorough and complete medical records in a timely manner and demonstrates proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.

5. Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.

6. Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop a plan to meet those needs.

7. Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.

8. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Required:

• Active Registered Nurse and ARNP licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).
• Handles confidential medical information and problems in a discreet manner according to CH policies.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to EHR and Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication, and password management.

Desired:

• Recent, relevant experience in family practice or internal medicine setting.
• Proficient in EPIC EHR documentation and navigation.

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - O

  Working Conditions:  

• Work is performed at in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others.

  Job Classification:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Salary

  Physical Exposures:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes