Nurse Practitioner - Podiatry

Job Description

This position is eligible for a $5000 sign on bonus!

Hours: Full Time; Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: The Polyclinic Madison Center (then Bellevue in 2021)

Position Objective:

As a member of Polyclinic’s health care team, provide high quality, cost effective healthcare to patients in a personalized managed care setting collaborating with clinic physicians when indicated. His or her communication, conduct and performance should support the Polyclinic’s efforts in becoming High Performance Organization. Responsibilities will focus on preventive foot care for all patients including at risk patients.

Scope of Practice:

• Examine patients and establish medical diagnoses by client history, physical examination and other assessment criteria.
• Admit patients to health care facilities
• Order, collect, perform, and interpret laboratory tests
• Initiate requests for radiographic and other testing measures
• Identify, develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care and treatment for patients to promote, maintain and restore health.
• Prescribe medications when granted authority
• Refer patients to other health care practitioners or facilities

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Provide preventive foot care for all patients including at risk patients
• Facilitate follow up care for high risk patients and wound care
• Manages chronic and acute illness and disease
• Promotes health and wellness
• Performs responsibilities in a professional manner
• Provides coverage for hospitalized patients
• Displays collegiality with colleague and other health care providers
• Maintains professional ethics
• Follow OSHA/WISHA (including usage of PPE) guidelines
• Follow HIPPA regulations
• Follow establish policy and procedures related to the position.
• Participate and contribute in a team-based environment.
• Maintain a team supportive attendance record.
• Understand and deliver quality customer service that is consistent with the Polyclinic’s efforts in becoming a High Performance Organization.
• Adapt and perform effectively in a continuously changing environment, and in occasional difficult situations.
• Communication, conduct and dress portray a professional quality at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program, preferably at the master’s level

Certification and licensure:

• Current Washington State RN and ARNP licenses
• Certification from a national certifying body
• Current prescriptive authority in the state of Washington
• ACLS preferred

Experience:

• Prefer three years of professional experience as a nurse practitioner in an area directly related to the position.

Additional Requirements:

• At least 3 years of musculoskeletal experience working in a podiatry or orthopedic foot and ankle clinic (i.e. not just wound care, diabetic foot care, nail care).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the foot and ankle.
• Ability to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal, dermatological, neurological, and vascular conditions of the foot and ankle.
• Ability to work independently, but as a part of a team of providers.
• Ability to discern those patients whose condition would benefit from consultation with DPM, including surgical consultation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• History of strong patient satisfaction scores.
• Professional references who have firsthand experience regarding the applicant’s skill-set.