Notice Date
April 10, 2008
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
A22; Exempt; Salary, DOE + excellent benefits package and continuing medical education
Work Schedule
Part Time: Approximately 3-4 days per week, with minimum of one Saturday/month.
32 hours/week (to include after hour telephone on-call).
General Description
FNP position in an ARNP-based academic community health clinic. Serves as a primary care provider, clinical leader and preceptor for ARNP students in a clinic focused toward under-served and at-risk populations. Provides full scope primary care for all age groups.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Performs systemic and clinically appropriate assessments for clients of all ages from infancy through older adults.
- Documents assessment and follow-up information in a clear, concise and timely manner.
- Conducts clinical practice so that client privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
- Performs health promotions and screening services.
- Evaluates laboratory, radiology and consultation reports for needed follow-up and/or action.
- Performs effective telephone consultation for client concerns/issues.
- Assesses for cultural language and socioeconomic impact on health behaviors.
- Evaluates learning needs of the client.
- Maintains awareness of client resources when planning care.
- Provides clinical care that is consistent with accepted community
primary care standards of care and supported by clinical evidence.
- Collects laboratory specimens via phlebotomy, swab and other means.
- Coordinates care with support personnel to facilitate efficient client flow through clinic.
- Supervises clinical care provided by support staff and students.
- Actively participates in quality improvement activities.
- Actively participates in the growth and development of the Wellness Clinic within the community.
- Shares scheduled after hours telephone on-call responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of current nursing practice, clinical assessment
techniques and primary care decision making as a Family Nurse
Practitioner.
- Ability to assess clients with complex multi-system problems, including biophysical and psychosocial dimensions.
- Ability and willingness to assume a leadership role in the practice of the Wellness Clinic.
- Basic knowledge of visit coding and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain credentials with managed care plans, hospitals and third party payers, including Medicare and Washington Medicaid.
- Ability to carry out multiple responsibilities under time pressure.
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions independently and recognizes when to consult with a colleague of specialists.
- Ability to provide effective and compassionate care to clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Skilled in performance of routine ambulatory care procedures.
- Skilled in performance of basic laboratory procedures.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to function as an effective team member in the organization and delivery of client care services.
Physical Requirements
- Requires frequent walking, sitting and standing.
- Requires hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.
- Requires speaking ability that can be readily understood by clients and other customers.
- Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- MSN/MN preparation as ARNP-Family Practice licensed to practice in the state of Washington without encumbrance.
- Current FNP credential with a recognized national certification organization.
- Current DEA (schedule II-V) registration.
- Interest and willingness to practice in an academic clinic setting
including provision of services consistent with a public helath mission.
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
