Title:
1180-NN_ADMINPRO - Mid-Level Practitioner

Business Title:
Pediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Additional Titles:
1180-YN_ADMINPRO - Mid-Level Practitioner

Location:

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:
Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible, Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The position of Pediatric ARNP or PA within the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program of Excellence (ASD NDPE) will be part of a multidisciplinary evaluation team (MDT) involved in the direct evaluation, and treatment of children between 12 months -18 years of age. In partnership with the Range Community Clinic, this position is responsible for working with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and faculty experts in providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment for ASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

This position will report directly to the Lead Pediatrician in the ASD NDPE, and will be appointed in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. This position has an initial 2 year contract which is expected to be extended. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and available funding.

Clinical obligations will be conducted in compliance with Range Community Health Clinic, following all clinic procedures required for provision of patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

80% Patient Medical Care:

• Assist patients in obtaining services in timely manner, assure efficient utilization of the lead pediatricians schedule, and coordinate referrals and service authorization process and other aspects of patient care.
• Provide patient assessment (including taking detailed patient history, performing physical examinations, noting patient observations), making diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession. Provide medical care via telehealth services in addition to in-person clinics.
• Provide psychiatric health services as needed, education, counseling, and emotional support.
• Refer patients for inpatient or outside community care, as necessary.
• Order laboratory tests, interpret and explain the test results to patient's family.
• Provide patient/family education regarding medications, risks, benefits, and reasonable outcome expectations. (Is a teacher in new concepts for our patients).
• Write prescriptions for medications and participate in WA state mandated peer review process as needed for medication authorization per WA State Healthcare Authority.
• Participate in patient and family education regarding resources available in community
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and other specialists in the community in providing comprehensive care for patients in our clinic.
• Comply with timely completion of medical chart notes and maintaining medical records.

15% Non Clinical Work:

• Community outreach, and participation on WSU and interinstitutional clinical research teams.
• Provide clinical education for students in health sciences disciplines.
• Participates in ongoing continuing medical education, including preparing topics for presentation to providers and staff.
• Participates in non-clinical work such as routine peer review, quality improvement activities and policy review and development.

5% Other

• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications:

A State of Washington Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, prescriptive authority and National Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Additional Requirements:

• Certification and licensure for practice as an ARNP or PA in WA State, maintain continuing education, and be willing to perform at the top of their training level and skills in collaboration with MD in clinic.
• ARNP or PA will maintain DEA license with full prescriptive authority.
• Current HIPAA training and agree to complete WSU COM HIPAA training within 30 days of hire.
• Pediatric experience with children with autism, other developmental disabilities, and/or mental health conditions in childhood.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• A high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality to appropriately manage delicate and urgent patient situations.
• Knowledge of medical science, the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, treatment methods, and management of psychiatric conditions and medications.
• Previous training or willing to attend additional training as needed, for common pediatric psychiatric conditions and behavior problems in patients with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
  

Additional Information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

Washington State University requires employees in healthcare facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 for information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation.

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Department Name: Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences; ASD & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program of Excellence

City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/speech-hearing-sciences-degree-program/

Monthly Salary Range: $4,524.94-$7,077 for 60% FTE. This is commensurate with qualifications; overtime eligibility will be determined at time of hire.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf . Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 60%
Temporary End Date: This position has an initial 2-year appointment which is expected to be extended. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and available funding.
Screening Begin Date: Immediately; open until filled

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: This position has been updated to better meet the needs of the college and reposted. If you previously applied and are still interested in being considered, you are asked to re-submit your application materials.

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

• Letter of application describing professional goals, relevant academic preparation, and clinical experience (required)
• Resume / curriculum vitae (required)

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Time Type:
Part time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Spokane-WA/Pediatric-Advanced-Nurse-Practitioner-ARNP-or-Physician-Assistant-PA-_R-8876

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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