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25 Jan 2022

Full-Time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

City of Tacoma – Posted by tacomajobs@cityoftacoma.org Tacoma, Washington, United States

Job Description

NOTE: This position is a project appointment of limited duration. it is anticipated to be filled until December 31, 2022, at which time it will be evaluated for ongoing funding. 

This position will be part of the TFD CARES team within the Tacoma Fire Department. With clinical oversight by a Medical Director and operational oversight by a Program Manager, the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) will lead a team of Mobile Registered Nurses and work in a non-emergency capacity as part of a medical operation team aimed at reducing overuse of 911-EMS. The team will focus clinical interventions on substance misuse, behavioral health, and mental health crises, and prevent further exacerbation of chronic illnesses. Works extensively with the Program Manager and Medical Director to establish policies and procedures. The ARNP provides:

  • In-person comprehensive nursing assessments on the scene of 911 events
  • Coordinates with nurses as the base station prescriber and authorizer of medication dosing for substance use, behavioral health and/or mental health medications
  • Develops plans of care in conjunction with other practitioners involved in the patient care
  • Leads the care among the mobile nurses and with internal and external multi-disciplinary team, and
  • Facilitates safe care transitions to community partners.
      Qualifications

    • A graduate degree from an advanced nursing education program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
    • Five (5) years of experience in acute care (ED, ICU, Internal Medicine).
    • Two (2) years of leadership and management experience.

    Licensing, Certifications, and Other Legal Requirements: 

    • Active, unrestricted, and unsanctioned WA State license as an ARNP.
    • Current nationally board certified.
    • Current and valid health care provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification / Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or the ability to obtain within 3 months of appointment into the classification.
    • Prescriptive authority per 21 U.S.C. § 823(g)(2)
    • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Waivered Prescriber or ability to become waivered within 30-days of employment.
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Closing 2/25/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/jobs/3173897/advanced-registered-nurse-practitioner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: #practitioner, Advanced, nurse, nurse practitioner, and registered nurse. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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