In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

[Register to View] 96875pt 23.[Register to View] 9375pt 0pt 0.[Register to View] 109375pt;">Job Summary: This unique role will support a partnership between Fire Department Community Assistance, Referral, and Education Service (CARES) program and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to proactively visit and treat individuals in the field. The CARES unit is a multidisciplinary team aiming to prevent crises by being proactive in the field. Depending on the fire department, it is staffed by a combination of:

1. [Register to View] 4375pt;margin-top:0.[Register to View] 4375pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">a) Firefighter/EMT trained in crisis intervention
2. [Register to View] 9375pt;margin-top:1.[Register to View] 09375pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">b) Social worker
3. [Register to View] 14062pt;margin-top:1.[Register to View] 65625pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">c) Substance use disorder professional

[Register to View] 3125pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">The APP would attend to patients referred by CARES that have a need for a basic, non-emergency level of medical care that can be provided in their home rather than in a hospital or clinic setting.The APP may also join the CARES team to address patient medical needs in tandem with social services provided by the other CARES team members. The anticipated scope of work for patient treatments may include but is not limited to cold & flu, pneumonia, sprains, headaches, basic substance abuse support, assisting the unhoused, wound care, prescription refills, and other medical needs typically attended to in the urgent care setting. The goal of the APPs efforts is to expand access to care by meeting patients where they are. In collaboration with CARES, they can identify and remove barriers currently impeding community members access to routine and preventive medical care. While initial treatments would take place in the field, the ultimate goal would be to connect patients to the most appropriate level of care offered in the community. The APP may also serve as a temporary bridge in care for patients awaiting appointments with their primary care provider. The APP will provide similar in field services for VMFH patients who frequently utilize emergency department services and for recently discharged patients with a higher risk for readmission.

[Register to View] 460938pt;margin-top:0.[Register to View] 21875pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Essential Duties:

• [Register to View] 125pt 51.[Register to View] 375pt 0pt 19.[Register to View] 6172pt;"> Interview and examine patients to determine a diagnosis. Prepare patients for routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, etc.).
• [Register to View] 125pt 51.[Register to View] 375pt 0pt 19.[Register to View] 6172pt;">Order tests to ascertain the nature and extent of illnesses and injuries.
• [Register to View] 6172pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Prescribe medications and suggest lifestyle changes to remedy medical problems.
• [Register to View] 6172pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Provide therapeutic treatments; disinfect/stitch wounds and set bones.
• [Register to View] 6172pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Administer immunizations.
• [Register to View] 6172pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Make house calls to treat and follow-up with patients.
• [Register to View] 6172pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• [Register to View] 625pt 0pt 19.[Register to View] 6172pt;"> Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; comply strictly with medical care regulations.
• [Register to View] 625pt 0pt 19.[Register to View] 6172pt;">Protect patients and Fire Department employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• [Register to View] 6172pt;margin-top:0.[Register to View] 625pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Review and maintain patients’ medical histories and records, record patients’ progress.
• [Register to View] 6172pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Educate and counsel patients and their families.

[Register to View] 2109375pt;margin:14.[Register to View] 53125pt 45.[Register to View] 625pt 0pt 0.[Register to View] 476562pt;">Work environment: This position will work in the field alongside fire department personnel and other first responders such as firefighters, EMTs, Social Workers, and/or substance use disorder professionals.. Work will frequently occur in a home or community setting.

[Register to View] 3125pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Applicable background experience may include:

[Register to View] 8828pt;margin-top:1.[Register to View] 03125pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">- EMS, EMT, paramedicine experience

[Register to View] 8828pt;margin-top:1.[Register to View] 25pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">- Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care experience

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License/Certification:

• Current State ARNP/PA license with prescriptive authority.
• CPR certification.
• BCLS required.

[Register to View] 3125pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Applicable background experience may include:

[Register to View] 8828pt;margin-top:1.[Register to View] 03125pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">- EMS, EMT, paramedicine experience

[Register to View] 8828pt;margin-top:1.[Register to View] 25pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">- Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care experience

[Register to View] 8828pt;margin-top:1.[Register to View] 8125pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">- Community Health / family practice experience

[Register to View] 8828pt;margin-top:1.[Register to View] 25pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">- Military medicine background