Primary Care Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

Job Description: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Primary Care

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to join our outpatient behavioral health team. This opening is available for both Full-Time and Part-Time candidates. Utilizing full practice authority in Washington State, you will serve as a primary care provider delivering comprehensive, holistic, and evidence-based medical care to a diverse patient population. We prioritize provider well-being and offer highly flexible schedule negotiations to support an optimal work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Management

• Perform Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive health histories, physical exams, and wellness assessments.
• Diagnose & Treat: Manage acute illnesses and chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
• Prescribe Therapy: Formulate treatment plans and prescribe medications, including controlled substances.
• Order Diagnostics: Select and interpret laboratory tests, X-rays, MRIs, and other diagnostic imaging.
• Perform Procedures: Execute minor outpatient clinical procedures such as biopsies, suturing, and joint injections.
• Coordinate Referrals: Identify complex medical cases and refer patients to appropriate medical specialists.

Patient Advocacy & Administration

• Educate Patients: Counsel individuals and families on preventative healthcare, lifestyle changes, and chronic disease management.
• Document Care: Maintain accurate, timely, and secure records within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in clinic peer reviews, clinical protocol updates, and safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• RN License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Washington State.
• ARNP License: Active Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington State.
• Prescriptive Authority: Valid WA prescriptive authority and active DEA registration for controlled substances.

Certifications & Skills

• Board Certification: National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP).
• Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• EHR Proficiency: Experience navigating medical charting software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually for Full-Time (Pro-rated based on hours for Part-Time; commensurate with clinical experience).
• Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
• Professional Support: CME stipend, paid licensing fees, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Northwest Resources II, Inc. is a behavioral health organization serving residents of Thurston and Mason Counties in Washington State. NWRII programs and services include: Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Outpatient Mental Health Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management, Primary Care Services, Intensive Case Management, Housing Case Management and Jail Re-Entry Case Management.