STAFF NURSE PRACTITIONER

About Whitman-Walker

Whitman-Walker envisions a society where all persons are seen for who they are, treated with dignity and respect, and afforded equal opportunity to health and wellbeing. Through care, advocacy, research, and education, we empower all persons to live healthy, love openly, and achieve equality and inclusion. For over 50 years, we have been meeting the needs of our communities with the endless dedication of our diverse teams.

Job Summary

Provides medical evaluations and treatment for adult and adolescent patients with chronic and acute health issues. Uses their expertise in primary care to provide high quality health care and medical education. Collaborates within a health care team to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Comfortable working with diverse patients and staff. Provides services in accordance with Whitman-Walker Health’s mission.

Core Whitman-Walker Primary Essential Duties:

• PerformsandbehavesinaccordancewithWhitman-Walker’smission,culturalnormsandcore values of dignity, respect,affirmationand humility.
• Maintainsarespectful,non-judgmental, andcompassionatemannerwithpatients/clients/staff.
• Demonstratesexcellentcustomerservicebyidentifyingandexceedingcustomerrequirements.
• AdherestoWhitman-Walkerpoliciesandprocedures,withspecialattentiongiventoHIPAArequirements.
• Maintainsdataintegritythroughconscientioususeofrelevanttoolsandemployingasystemof checks and balances.
• Demonstratesorganizationalskillsnecessarytomulti-task,meetdeadlinesandre-prioritizeasneeded.
• Participatesinorganizationalqualityandperformanceimprovementactivities.

Role Specific Primary Essential Duties:

• PerformsandbehavesinaccordancewithWhitman-Walker’smission,culturalnormsandcorevaluesof dignity, respect,affirmationand humility.
• Providesintegrated,team-basedclinicalcareinastate-of-the-artfacilitytoadiversepatientpopulation.
• Treatspatientsusingahighlevelofqualityhealthcarebasedonprimarycarestandardsofcare.
• Becomesanintegratedpartofateamapproachtoprimarycare.
• Ensurescoordinatedmedical,behavioralhealthaddictions,legal,andnutritionalcareinamedicalhomemodel.
• Interactswithpatientsusingculturalsensitivity.
• ProvidesanddocumentshighqualityandefficientmedicaltreatmenttoWhitman-Walkerpatients.
• Evaluatesandtreatsallpatientswithurgentandchronicmedicalconditions.
• Performsphysicalexaminationsandotherpreventativehealthcare.
• RecordspatientdatainmedicalrecordinaccordancewithMedicareandotherpayerrulesandrequirements.
• CodespatientvisitsaccuratelyusingMedicareandotherinsurancestandards.
• Performsadditionaldiagnosticand/ortherapeuticclinicalproceduresasnecessary.
• Collaborateswithexternalhealthcarefacilitiestofacilitateaccesstospecialtyandinpatientcare.
• ActivelyparticipatesineducationalactivitiesrelatedtoHIVandprimarycarestandardsatWhitman- Walker and in the community.
• Provideseducationalopportunitiesandiseagertosupervisemedicalstudents,PAstudents,NPstudents, medicalresidentsand medical students.
• Becomesactivelyinvolvedinclinicalcaseconferencesandjournalclubs.
• ParticipatesinqualityimprovementactivitiesatWhitman-Walker.
• Academicandotherlectureopportunitieswillbeavailable.
• Assiststhemedicalmanagementindeveloping,reviewingandupdatingmedicalservicespoliciesandprotocols.
• Helpsdevelopnewprotocolsandpolicies.
• Ensurescompliancewithlocal,stateandfederalregulations.
• ReportstotheSiteDirector
• PrimarycontactsarewithpatientsseekingmedicaltreatmentatWhitman-WalkerHealth.
• Workscloselywiththepatientcareteamstoprovidethehighestquality,collaborativehealthcare.
• WorkisintegratedbetweenallWWHdepartmentsandoutsideagenciesasclinicallyappropriate.

Budget Responsibilities:

N/A

Management Responsibilities:

N/A

Core Whitman-Walker Knowledge, Skills, and Talents Required:

• Abilitytoworkindependentlywithminimalsupervision.
• Abilitytomanagetimeandefforttomeetstrategicobjectives.
• Knowledgeofprinciplesandprocessesforprovidingexcellentcustomerservice,bothinternalandexternal.
• KnowledgeofallapplicableWWHpoliciesandprocedures.
• Excellentoralandwrittencommunicationskills.
• Knowledgeofhealthcareinformationsystemswiththeabilitytoadapttonewelectronicmedicalrecordsand population health platforms.
• Analyticalskillsnecessaryforthepreparationofaccurate,conciseandcomprehensivereports.
• Abilitytomaintainrecordsandinformationinanaccurate,timelyandconfidentialmanner.
• Abilitytoadapttochangesintheservicedeliverymodel,re-prioritizingasnecessary.
• Flexibilitytoworkvariousshifts,includingafternoon,eveningandweekendshiftsasnecessary.
• Flexibilitytoworkwithintheorganizations’variouslocationsasnecessary.
• Commitmenttohealthequity.

Role Specific- Knowledge, Skills and Talents Required:

• Excellentknowledgeofprimarycareguidelinesandstandardsofcare.
• Excellentclinicalandcommunicationskills.
• Abletoprovideculturallysensitivemedicalservicestoadiverseclientpopulation.
• Easilyappliesknowledgeandsensitivitytogay,lesbian,bisexualandtransgenderissuesinhealthcare.
• Knowledgeoflocal,stateandfederalregulationsas itrelatestohealthcare.
• Abletomanageanddelegateworkinafast-pacedmedicalclinic.
• Abletoworkcollaborativelyandrespectfullywithothermembersofthecareteam

Education and Experience Required:

• LicensetopracticemedicineinWashington,DC.required
• DCDEACertification
• DCControlledSubstanceLicense
• SpanishlanguageorAmhariclanguagefluencypreferred
• 2 years ofexperience working with members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Expansive, Queer, Asexual, Intersexed communities preferred.
• 2yearsofexperienceworkingwithpeoplelivingwithHIVorissuesrelatedtoHIVcarepreferred.
• Abilitytoprovideculturallysensitivemedicalservicestoadiverseclientpopulation

Working Conditions:

Working conditions for this position are normal for an office environment. Individuals may be required to work evenings and / or weekends and organize events.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting:Nomorethan20lbs.andinfrequently.
• Movement:Standingand sittingforlongperiods.
• Visual:Longperiodsoncomputer.
• Concentration:Extended periods of engagement with computer systems where concentration is key to accuracy in data entry.Intermittent periods of engagement with a telephone system to respond to inquiries where concentration is key to task performance.
• Communication:Directandindirectcommunication.Writtenandverbalcompetency.

Whitman-Walker is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants, its employees, or former employees based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or gender identity. For accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.