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The Jamestown Healing Clinic

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Registered Nurse - JHC

  • Job Location: Jamestown Healing Clinic - Sequim, WA
  • Job Category: Health Care
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Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is accepting applications for a Registered Nurse to join our growing team! Part-time or full-time schedule options available!

The JHC Registered Nurse (RN) provides outpatient nursing care for all patients at the JHC. This position will work as part of a team for an integrated care clinic that combines primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder treatment. The RN will provide clinical and general supervision and consultative services for medical assistants and urinalysis technicians.

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has implemented COVID-19 safety measures to ensure the health and well-being of our employees, patients, Tribe, and vulnerable citizens of our community, which includes required masking regardless of vaccination status. All healthcare staff are required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination prior to starting their first day of employment.

About Jamestown Healing Clinic

The Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is a new integrated care clinic that will be opening Spring 2022. JHC will provide comprehensive patient care including an opioid treatment program, primary care, dental, substance abuse disorder counseling, and behavioral health. We believe a holistic service delivery approach is most effective at providing sustained recovery for those struggling with addiction. That’s why in addition to offering substance abuse disorder treatment, we will also be offering a robust group of wrap-around services to best address the total needs of our patient population, such as child-watch, transportation and individualized care coordination. Learn more about our healing clinic at: https://jamestownhealingcampus.org/

As a RN, you will:
  • Provide general nursing care to patients including administration of medications, CLIA waived testing, EKG and treatments in accordance with nursing license and JHC clinic standards
  • Assist providers with clinical procedures
  • Promote a safety-conscious work force
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual nursing care as clinically appropriate
  • Be responsible for prioritizing and ensuring prompt care for all patient encounters in the order of face-to-face visits, telephone messages and written requests
  • Be responsible for working with the medical staff and medical assistants to ensure efficient patient flow and complete patient care in a timely manner
  • Be responsible for ensuring smooth coordination of care and continuum of care for JHC patients
  • Be responsible for chronic care management of patients who have depression, diabetes, CHF and chronic pain per clinic and practice team policies, procedures, and processes
  • Prepare patients for examinations, screen patients for appropriate information, and instruct patients in collections of samples, specimens, and tests; provide IV therapies
  • Educate and inform patient/family regarding results of laboratory orders and clinical tests, health maintenance, wellness, nutrition, medications, diagnostic procedures and treatments
  • Observe, record and report patients condition including reactions to drugs and treatments to the provider
  • Be responsible for ensuring accurate medical and health information is entered in patients electronic health record
  • Respond to/refer incoming patient treatment related phone calls. Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
  • Have the ability to cross-train for Dispensing Nurse essential functions and responsibilities
  • Maintain and ensure patient confidentiality
What are the Required Qualifications for this position?
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  • Valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse
  • CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete employer provided training upon hire
  • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations, and practices to evaluate and provide patient care
  • Understanding of substance use disorders, treatment theories, and medications commonly used to treat substance use disorders such as methadone and buprenorphine
  • Understanding of common health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, HTN, HLD, and CAD as well as the medications used to treat these conditions
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of substance use, behavioral, and affective disorders
  • Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at JHC; understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills including effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to effectively work with patients who may exhibit angry and/or threatening behaviors
  • Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2)
  • Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and use of appropriate medical documentation principles
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment
  • Must be able to successfully pass criminal background check investigation
  • Valid Washington State Drivers License: ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
What are the Preferred Qualifications for this position?
  • Clinic experience preferred
  • Experience and knowledge of EPIC
  • Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply

MMU ARNP

  • Job Location: Jamestown Healing Clinic - Sequim, WA
  • Position Type: Full Time
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We’re now recruiting for several positions for our Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) set to launch this fall. The MMU will be stationed in Forks, WA and will available to those in Clallam and West Jefferson County. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has a strong commitment to providing quality healthcare services to our community, and these positions play a crucial role in our mission.

Jamestown Healing Clinic is now recruiting for a MMU ARNP to join the Mobile Medication Unit team! A flexible workweek is required in this role and will be either full-time or part-time, depending on the needs and availability of the candidate.

Position Summary

The Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) ARNP will be responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current medical records, and collaborating with other care providers to provide comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders. This position will work as part of a mobile unit healthcare team to provide services in rural and underserved communities in Clallam County Washington. This position will provide primary medical care as well as treatment of opiate use disorders with prescription medications such as methadone or buprenorphine to those enrolled at JHC with services being provided in a Mobile Medication Unit (MMU).

Essential Functions
  • Provide primary care to patients of the JHC with appropriate clinical management which may include prescription of medications, referrals, and education/counselling. Manages common health issues that arise including Hepatitis C, Wound Management, URI, HTN, and asthma
  • Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary
  • Provide medical services including taking a history and physical examination for the opiate treatment program and performs appropriate follow-up visits
  • Accurately and efficiently monitor daily doses of Methadone/Buprenorphine(Suboxone/Subutex)or other medications as indicated by the physician
  • Provide outpatient detoxification and treatment services to persons addicted to opiates
  • Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
  • Provide general health counseling services under the supervision of the Medical Director and follows the progress of patients. Makes appropriate records of findings during examinations and submits charts to the Medical Doctor for review and signature when requested
  • Educate patients regarding how to take prescribed medication and possible side effects
  • Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Cross-train in other aspects of clinic operations as necessary to provide safe, timely, and evidence-based patient care
  • Adhere to all JHC policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, and work practices as described in the Occupational Exposure Control Plan and HIPAA
  • Other duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Executive Director
What are the Required Qualifications for this position?
  • Licensed MD or DO and in good standing with WA State Medical Board, or able to obtain WA State licensure by February 2022
  • DATA 2000 waivered for the prescription of office-based Buprenorphine.
  • Board certified in Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
  • Familiarity with management of MAT prescription medications available (Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone) for SUDs.
  • Five (5) years’ experience of professional work as a Physician.
  • Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience.
  • Current knowledge in primary care, mental health, and addiction medicine.
  • Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the JHC. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
  • Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Must always conduct self ethically and professionally.
  • Good personal and ethical boundaries. Empathy, conflict resolution, and effective communication skills; including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer and software experience using MS Office products.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner program accepted by the State of Washington for licensing; FNP, or AGPCNP
  • Certification by one of the following: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • Unrestricted license to practice within Washington
  • Current DEA Certificate without restrictions
  • Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience
  • Knowledge of the current medical practices in primary care, mental health, and addiction medicine. Management of sexually acquired illnesses ,Hep C, family planning and familiarity with prenatal care beneficial
  • Maintain BLS Certification
  • CPR/First Aide Certification or ability to complete employer provided training upon hire
  • Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
  • Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the JHC. Understanding the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal in wellness and recovery
  • Flexibility may be required to accommodate some evenings and weekend work around the MMU schedule; some work may also be conducted at JHC primary site in Sequim, WA
  • Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally
  • Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
  • Strong computer and electronic medical record (EMR) skills
  • Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate initiative and work independently with little supervision
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation
  • Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment
  • Valid Washington State Drivers License; ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience and knowledge of Epic and/or Methasoft EMR
  • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations
  • Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management, and compliance
  • American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply

Substance Use Disorder Professional

  • Job Location: Jamestown Healing Clinic - Sequim, WA
  • Job Category: Health Care
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Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is accepting applications for a full-time Substance Use Disorder Professional to join our growing team!

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) will work as part of a team for an integrated care clinic that combines primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder treatment. SUDP will facilitate individual, family, and group counseling for patients participating in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has implemented COVID-19 safety measures to ensure the health and well-being of our employees, patients, Tribe, and vulnerable citizens of our community, which includes required masking regardless of vaccination status. All healthcare staff are required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination prior to starting their first day of employment.

About Jamestown Healing Clinic

The Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is a new integrated care clinic that will be opening Spring 2022. JHC will provide comprehensive patient care including an opioid treatment program, primary care, dental, substance abuse disorder counseling, and behavioral health. We believe a holistic service delivery approach is most effective at providing sustained recovery for those struggling with addiction. That’s why in addition to offering substance abuse disorder treatment, we will also be offering a robust group of wrap-around services to best address the total needs of our patient population, such as child-watch, transportation and individualized care coordination. Learn more about our healing clinic at: https://jamestownhealingcampus.org/

As a SUD Professional, you will:
  • Provide direct counseling and case management services to assigned patients consisting of individual, group, family; and educational services, including assessment, counseling, and aftercare services
  • Serve as a mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies
  • Prepare patient progress reports and completion notices and provide to all interfacing agencies to include courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate
  • Ensure compliance and implementation of all JHC policies and treatment procedures; maintain patient confidentiality
  • Effectively orient patients to the facility; provide patients with program guidelines, compliance information including patient rights, grievances, policies, and procedures
  • Identify and respond to crises that may negatively impact treatment and, where possible, uses the negative events to enhance treatment efforts
  • Lead discussions and present lectures and films for group sessions
  • Maintain professional standards and follow the treatment policies established by the JHC, federal, state, and local regulations; maintain professional boundaries with patients and staff
  • Conduct follow-up assessments on treatment programs designed for and undertaken by each patient
  • Coordinate with JHC staff of outside agencies and organizations to expedite treatment for each patient
  • Maintain accurate and current recordkeeping for each patient in accordance with the established electronic records system and all agency procedures and protocols (assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and discharge summaries, etc.)
  • Prepare patient progress reports and completion notices and provide to all interfacing agencies to include courts, probation departments, and referral resources as appropriate
  • Participate in community educational programs on substance use disorder for the public, professional, and industrial groups
  • Maintain all requirements to ensure that SUDP licensure/certification remains current and in good standing
What are the Required Qualifications for this position?
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Certified as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in good standing with the State of Washington
  • Two (2) years of experience working in a clinical setting
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
  • Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the JHC. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery
  • Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally
  • Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
  • Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations
  • CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete employer provided training upon
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation
  • Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
  • Valid Washington State Drivers License
What are the Preferred Qualifications for this position?
  • Associates Degree
  • Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management and compliance
  • Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate initiative, work independently with little supervision
  • American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply

Dispensing Nurse

Job Details

  • Job Location: Jamestown Healing Clinic - Sequim, WA
  • Position Type: Part Time
  • Salary Range: $51.71 - $67.23 Hourly

Description

The Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) Dispensing Nurse II-RN will work as part of a team for an integrated care clinic that combines primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder treatment. This position requires administering medications as ordered by medical providers while maintaining accurate accounting of all medication received and dispensed. The Dispensing Nurse II-RN is responsible for safekeeping of all medications and accurate medication record keeping required by the DEA, FDA, and Board of Pharmacy. This is a per-diem position working varied hours and days. Monday-Friday 5:30am-2pm, Saturdays 5:30am-10:30am

As a Dispensing Nurse II - RN, you will:

  • Administer Methadone or Buprenorphine/Naloxone or Monotherapy Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) as ordered by the Medical Director and staff providers
  • Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patient)
  • Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, and JHC
  • Conducts breath alcohol testing, urine collection and processing, reading test results as needed; ensures accurate completion of all forms documenting these procedures
  • Works within scope of license to include measure and record patients’ vital signs, nursing-level physical assessment, patient care or treatment (to include wound care), and patient education
  • Assess patient physical condition, reporting observations to providers either verbally or in writing
  • Alert treatment staff of any observed changes in patient status
  • Enter and update prescriptions and medications in the patients electronic health record
  • Accurately chart patient encounters and patient incidents within the required guidelines
  • Record all inter-agency communications relating to the patient in a timely manner upholding all applicable guidelines
  • Explain the proper use of dispensed medication and its effects to patients
  • Maintain current statistical records
    Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides,
  • sterilizer, or autoclave

What are the Required Qualifications for this position?

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; current RN license in the state of Washington; unrestricted license to practice within the state of Washington
  • Three years of experience in a clinic setting
  • Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience
  • Knowledge of the current medical practices in primary care, mental health, and addiction medicine
  • Knowledge of substance use disorders and their effects on individuals, families, and communities
  • Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Exceptional personal and ethical boundaries, empathy, and effective communications skills
  • Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the JHC. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery
  • Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally
  • Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation
  • Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
  • Valid Washington State Drivers License

What are the Preferred Qualifications for this position?

  • CPR/First Aide Certification (if not currently a certification holder, will complete employer provided training upon hire)
  • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations
  • Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management, and compliance
  • Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate initiative, work independently with little supervision
    American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply

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