Temporary Advanced Practice Clinician

Position Title: Temporary Advanced Practice Clinician

About the University:

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive.

About the Department:

The Student Health Center is a primary care medical clinic specializing in college health. The Student Health Center is staffed by a team of board certified family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff. We provide an extensive array of services including preventive health care and management of health concerns, illnesses and injuries. We strive to support student success academically, physically and emotionally.

About the Position:

The Advanced Practice Clinician provides ambulatory health care service delivery at the WWU Student Health Center, as directed by the Student Health Center Director.

Special Requirements:

• Maintains BCLS certification
• Maintains RN and ARNP licensure or Physician Assistant Certification and license/certification remains in good standing with the State of Washington
• Successful fit testing and the ability to wear a N95 mask for several hours
• Maintains Tetanus, pertussis, influenza & COVID vaccinations
• Proof of measles, mumps, rubella, hep B and varicella immunity

Required Qualifications:

• FNP or ARNP certification with Master’s degree (MSN, MN) or Physician Assistant Certification
• Current or eligible for Washington State License, with maintenance of continuing education requirements.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration certification for prescription and controlled substances.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working effectively with people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Two or more years' experience in practicing primary care medicine in an ambulatory care setting.
• Ability to work successfully with and support a diverse staff, and a strong commitment to creating an inclusive environment for staff and students.

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including COVID vaccination by time of hire and Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a University or College Health Clinic setting.
• Experience working in an urgent care clinic setting.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing, treating mental health disorders within the scope of the family practice care model.
• Demonstrated ability to advance equity and support the development of students who are disabled, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+, including students who hold multiple marginalized identities.

Salary: $50 - $68/hour commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.

Closing Date Notes:

This position is open continuously and the Student Health Center will contact applicants for interviews on an…