Kootenai Clinic Urgent Care - Advanced Practice Provider

 

Position Summary:

Kootenai Urgent Care in beautiful north Idaho is seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistance  to join a multi-clinic urgent care system  that includes  experienced physician and other advanced practice  providers along with  ancillary support staff. With three urgent care clinics and a dedicated occupational medicine clinic in a less than 12-mile radius, there is continued need due to ever expanding population growth in the north Idaho area. Opportunity for 12-hour shifts with hours of operation for all clinics of 8a to 8p, 7 days a week. This position includes a competitive compensation and benefits package.

 

NP Responsibilities:

Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians
Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Typically reports to a physician
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
 

NP Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

MSN degree or higher from an accredited nurse practitioner program required
Nationally recognized as a Nurse Practitioner
Clinical experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Holds a current NP and RN license to practice in the state of Idaho required
BLS Required.  Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation  

PA Responsibilities:

Assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician.
Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. 
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Typically reports to a physician. 
Performs other related duties as assigned. 
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned.
 

PA Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Health Science required.
Physician's Assistant Certificate of Registration with the Idaho Medical Board or is certification eligible, and is certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required.
Qualified under the rules of the DEA for prescriptive practices required.
Qualified under CMS regulations for patient care and billing practices required.
BLS Required.  Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS within 60 days of hire.   

Working Conditions:

Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Typical equipment used in a clinical job
Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs
 

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and healthcare benchmarks. Our main campus is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital. We have been recognized among large employers as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine and are regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to our community.

Three Time Magnet Designated since 2006 – This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence. Kootenai was the first hospital in the Inland Northwest to receive this designation and the second in Idaho.

  Most Wired / Wireless Hospital, Hospital & Health Networks – Kootenai is consistently named one of the country's 100 Most Wired hospitals. In this same survey, Kootenai also earned a spot on the Top 25 Most Wireless hospitals.
Three Time Great Workplace Award – Kootenai Health has been recognized as one of the most engaged and productive workforces in the world!
 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees.  Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition assistance program
457 retirement plan
Convenient near campus daycare
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program
Employee reward, recognition, and retention programs
Professional development and leadership training opportunities
And much more
 

Apply today!

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