Nurse Practitioner, Colwood Family Practice (West Shore Communities PCN) 100-2348
Top Benefits
About the role
ROLE SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner is a Primary Care Provider providing care with a general focus on episodic and acute patient concerns. The co-located clinic is located inside the Colwood Family Practice clinic. The primary goal of this co-located clinic is to alleviate non-acute volumes in our local Emergency Departments and to provide quicker access to primary care for our community’s large population of unattached patients and for those seeking a same-day physician/NP visit.
The Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment including but not limited to health care management and therapeutic interventions, and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, conditions, policies and guidelines.
The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate closely with the Medical Office Assistants and Clinic Manager.
The Nurse Practitioner practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, making referrals to specialists and specialty clinics as appropriate.
PARTNERSHIP
This clinic is owned and operated by the Westshore Primary Care Society. Our dedication is retaining you in this workforce by allowing you to give your undivided attention to your patients while we offset the administrative workload.
OTHER DETAILS
- Flexible schedules, hours, and shift lengths
- Efficient clinic that accommodates scheduling at a pace you are comfortable with
- Oscar Pro EMR
- Free parking on site
- Knowledgeable and experienced MOAs and Office Manager on site
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
During the Term, each NP will maintain: registered membership in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and will conduct their practice consistent with the conditions of such registration; and 11.1.2 all other licenses, qualifications, privileges, and credentials required to deliver the Services.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis.
- Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents to specialists and other health professionals when appropriate.
- Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices ability to introduce education and evidence based research.
- Ability to assess and recognize population health trends
- Ability to plan and implement strategies for population based prevention and health promotion
- Ability to implement and evaluate planned change.
- Ability to supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver
- Ability to lead a team and work within a team
- Ability to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations
- Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.
- Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/client/resident care
- Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Nurse Practitioner, Colwood Family Practice (West Shore Communities PCN) 100-2348
Top Benefits
About the role
ROLE SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner is a Primary Care Provider providing care with a general focus on episodic and acute patient concerns. The co-located clinic is located inside the Colwood Family Practice clinic. The primary goal of this co-located clinic is to alleviate non-acute volumes in our local Emergency Departments and to provide quicker access to primary care for our community’s large population of unattached patients and for those seeking a same-day physician/NP visit.
The Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment including but not limited to health care management and therapeutic interventions, and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, conditions, policies and guidelines.
The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate closely with the Medical Office Assistants and Clinic Manager.
The Nurse Practitioner practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, making referrals to specialists and specialty clinics as appropriate.
PARTNERSHIP
This clinic is owned and operated by the Westshore Primary Care Society. Our dedication is retaining you in this workforce by allowing you to give your undivided attention to your patients while we offset the administrative workload.
OTHER DETAILS
- Flexible schedules, hours, and shift lengths
- Efficient clinic that accommodates scheduling at a pace you are comfortable with
- Oscar Pro EMR
- Free parking on site
- Knowledgeable and experienced MOAs and Office Manager on site
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
During the Term, each NP will maintain: registered membership in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and will conduct their practice consistent with the conditions of such registration; and 11.1.2 all other licenses, qualifications, privileges, and credentials required to deliver the Services.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis.
- Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents to specialists and other health professionals when appropriate.
- Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices ability to introduce education and evidence based research.
- Ability to assess and recognize population health trends
- Ability to plan and implement strategies for population based prevention and health promotion
- Ability to implement and evaluate planned change.
- Ability to supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver
- Ability to lead a team and work within a team
- Ability to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations
- Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.
- Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/client/resident care
- Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.