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The Mission of the Community Health Association of Spokane

To improve the overall health of the greater Spokane community by expanding the availability of quality health services, dental care, and wellness education. "We at CHAS believe that everyone has a right to high-quality health care regardless of ability to pay. We believe it is a basic human right, not a privilege, that all people have access to quality health care."

Filling the Gap for a Healthier Spokane

Currently, eight out of ten of the 44 million people in the U.S. who lack health insurance come from working families. Health care premiums have gone up more than three times faster than average wages. An ever growing gap exists between those who have health insurance and those who don't, and between those who fear losing coverage and those who have too little. The gap is a national problem that needs a national solution. In the meantime, CHAS is thinking nationally and acting locally by working everyday to fill the healthcare gap for the people of the greater Spokane area. It is the mission of CHAS to fill this gap for as many people as possible. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has"-Margaret Mead

Nurse Practitioner ARNP

The Mission of CHAS...

To improve the overall health of the greater Spokane community by expanding the availability of primary health services, dental care, and wellness education.

"We at CHAS believe that everyone has a right to high-quality health care regardless of ability to pay. We believe it is a basic human right, not a privilege."

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Department Medical

Supervisor Lead Provider

Subordinates 0

Purpose of Job

Improve the overall health of the Greater Spokane community and expand the availability of health care by providing primary medical services at CHAS clinics in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations of the CHAS Board of Directors and administration as follows:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insured and un-insured patients.
Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition.
Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases. Performs minor surgery. Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
Advise patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
Records and/or signs off on physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition, in patient’s electronic chart in accordance with established standards.
Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques, and acquire team-building skills. Participates in peer reviews.
Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.

Qualifications

Experience: Valid licensure in Washington state required. Secure narcotic prescription privileges. Board Certified or Eligible.

Education: Graduation from a Masters level, accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner school. CPR/ACLS certification.

Other Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills required. Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.). Basic computer skills required.

Physical Demands

Providers must be able to move around the facility between 1/3rd and 2/3rds of the day, as well as sit at a workstation or in patient rooms. Using hands occurs over 2/3rds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than 1/3rd of the day. Communicating is also required over 2/3rds of the day, while climbing, stooping or crawling is minimal. Lifting up to 10 lbs occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25 lbs occurs only occasionally.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.