Nurse Practitioner

Salary: $70.79 - $92.23 Hourly
Location : Spokane, WA
Job Type: Full-Time 37.5 Hour Work Week
Job Number: 202500116
Division: Treatment Services
Program: TS Operations
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

*NOTE* Your application must include your first and last name as they appear on your social security card.
Why work at SRHD?

Need a break from the day-to-day grind of hospital nursing? Looking for a low-stress position with competitive wages? Ready to advance your nurse practitioner career? If so, an ARNP position with the Spokane Regional Health District is the job for you!

This on-site position has a dedicated dayshift schedule of Monday-Friday from 5:00am-1:00pm, and starts at $70.79/hr.

Who we are:
The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 34 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

What we do:
The Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best: Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance.

Why you should work with us:
Our Treatment Services team considers it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity. We work hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Predictable scheduling, low-stress position, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package are just a few reasons to join this amazing team!
What you'll be doing

The nurse practitioner's primary responsibility is to evaluate patient's opioid use disorder and develop medication treatment plans as appropriate. She/he will conduct thorough medical history and physical examinations on new patients, annual medical evaluations for established patients, make appropriate recommendations for follow-up of chronic medical conditions, and perform medication reviews for all enrolled patients. The nurse practitioner will coordinate care in a multi-disciplinary team approach in regard to patient medical, emotion, and behavioral health conditions.

Some Essential Functions Include:

• Evaluates and assess patients using various clinical tools such as vital signs, physical examinations, and COWS to determine type of MAT medication for treatment and dosage amount of MAT medication
• Performs initial intake medical examinations to determine medical appropriateness and potential safety risks associated with administration of MAT medications
• Meets with patients when there is a medical concern from fellow staff members that has the potential to be a safety risk for the patient to assess appropriateness for continued MAT
• Assesses any and all patients who were recently discharged from the hospital to verify their last dose of medication related to MAT and determine if they meet medical criteria to continue with MAT
• Reviews all intake laboratory results for potential health conditions or complications that require treatment and/or impact the patient's ability to engage in MAT services

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What we need from you

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Accredited School of Nursing plus graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• One year of experience as a nurse practitioner in a community health agency, hospital, or provider's office
• Active and unrestricted registered nurse license for the state of Washington
• Active and unrestricted advanced registered nurse practitioner license for the state of Washington
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number, or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment
• A valid motor vehicle license and current auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited school of nursing with an accredited nurse practitioner program
• One year of experience as a nurse practitioner working in a behavioral health, public health, or addiction medicine setting.
• Experience with MAT or knowledge of the principles and techniques of treatment of co-occurring disorders.
• CARN-AP (Certified Addictions Registered Nurse- Advanced Practice) certification from ANCB

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If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD and to apply online, visit our website at

• Longevity Pay at 2.5% (10, 15 and 20 years for represented employees).
• Remote hybrid work available up to two days a week on approved positions.
• Full-time workweek at 37.5 hours.
• Flexible work schedules
• 13 Paid Holidays plus 1 personal day.
• Paid Vacation (7.5 hours per month).
• Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month).
• Washington State Public Employee's Retirement Program (PERS2 or PERS3).
• Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
• Medical/Vision with multiple plan options (Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)).
• Dental (Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D (determined by annual earnings up to $200,000) and long-term disability.
• Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Children (voluntary).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Health Savings Accounts (with participating medical plans).
• SmartHealth annual wellness incentives ($125 discount off the annual deductible).
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $3,000).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (employee and family with up to 4 sessions per person, per situation, per year).
• Pet Insurance (voluntary).
• Identity Theft Protection (voluntary).
• Accident, Critical Illness, and/or Hospital Indemnity Insurance (voluntary).

01

Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree or above in Nursing from Accredited School of Nursing plus graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program?

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Doctor of Nursing Practice

02

How many years of experience do you have working as a nurse practitioner in a community health agency, hospital, or provider's office?

• No Formal Experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years but less than 7 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

03

Do you have an active, valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have an active and unrestricted advanced registered nurse practitioner license for the state of Washington?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number, or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid motor vehicle license and current auto insurance and have access to a vehicle?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of experience do you have working as a nurse practitioner working in a behavioral health, public health, or addiction medicine setting?

• No Formal Experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years but less than 7 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

08

Do you have previous experience with MAT or knowledge of the principles and techniques of treatment of co-occurring disorders?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a current CARN-AP (Certified Addictions Registered Nurse- Advanced Practice) certification from ANCB?

• Yes
• No

Required Question