Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and mentoring providers, the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Fellow completes observational and experiential rotations through various clinical service departments at Summit Pacific Medical Center (SPMC) to include the ED, ACU, UCC, and primary Care Clinics. During rotations the fellow provides direct patient care under the direction of the supervising provider to patients of SPMC. The ARNP or PA Fellow may begin to establish a practice with SPMC upon completion of most scheduled rotations, with confirmed intent to hire, within the scope of the ARNP licensure or PA licensure in the state of Washington.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive advanced practice nursing care for Primary Care patients in an ambulatory environment with supervision and mentorship. Performs evaluations, discusses goals with patients, implements care plans, prescribes medications, educates patients about risks and benefits, and monitors progress. Works closely with supervising or mentoring provider in the formulation of the total care plans.

• Identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care with mentorship and support. Rounds on patients in order to determine needs. Reviews patient charts to ensure that co-morbidities are appropriately documented.

• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients. Performs complete physical exam and records findings during the pre-admission stage under supervision and mentorship.

• Meets quality care standards, achieves clinical competence, and strives for patient satisfaction. Plans work and develops procedures to accomplish goals with some need for support and mentorship. Complies with all appropriate Washington State Department of Health standards, National Patient Safety goals, and other quality improvement projects.

• Maintains appropriate, accurate and timely records using a computerized record keeping and coding system with some support and mentorship.

• Develops professional skills through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws.

• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education and Experience

  Master’s degree in nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Or  Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or Doctorate in Physician Assistant studies

A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an ARNP, or PA highly preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

·         Active and unrestricted Washington State License as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

·         Active and unrestricted Washington State License as Registered Nurse

·         DEA certification (active or pending)

·         Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification for Urgent Care Clinic

·         Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification for Urgent Care Clinic

·         Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1.       Ability to effectively apply nursing theories and concepts to problem solve, approach complex health decision making and impact practice with mentorship and support.

2.       Ability to diagnose, develop treatment plans, and treat patients across a broad spectrum of medical diagnosis with some mentorship and support.  

3.       Proficient in the use of current technology and computers; ability to learn and effectively use new programs and equipment.

4.       Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.

5.       Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients.

6.       Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation and records.

7.       Ability to work semi-independently performing a wide variety of duties that require the use of independent judgment, advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting less than 10 lbs: Frequent
• Lifting 10–35 lbs: Frequent
• Lifting more than 35 lbs: Occasional
• Carrying less than 10 lbs: Occasional
• Carrying 10–35 lbs: Occasional
• Carrying more than 35 lbs: Seldom
• Pushing/Pulling 0–35 lbs: Seldom
• Sitting: Frequent
• Standing: Frequent
• Walking: Frequent
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP): Frequent
• Crouching: Seldom

Frequency Definitions: Never = 0%; Seldom = 1–10%; Occasional = 10–30%; Frequent = 30–70%; Constant = over 70%.

Vision: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices.
Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices.
Speech: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices.

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Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.