Primary Scheduled Hours: Full Time Temporary 80 hours per pay period - Day Shift - (Temporary position for minimum 6 months - benefit eligible)

Job Summary:

Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider, and/or Physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including; taking vitals and documenting chief complaint

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:
  • 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV
  • 15 providers Rural Health Clinic
  • 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility
  • 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility
  • In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities.

Education/Certifications:

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct patient care, within licensure, under the supervision of a physician. Evaluates outcomes, and consults with other health team members as required. May report to RN, APP or Physician.
• Ability to assist nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments, within licensure.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Performs all aspects of patient care, within licensure, in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served, with assistance of medical staff.
• Medical asepsis is carried out during all patient care.
• Ability to position and prep patients for office procedures, as directed by an APP or Physician.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers, physicians and office leadership.
• Demonstrates the ability to gather chief complaints and vital signs for office visits, as directed by an APP or Physician.

In accordance with Medicare and Medicaid Services, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with NHHS. Please contact HR at 509-447-6320 for any vaccination verification questions or to request an accommodation application.

The above job summary, professional requirements and essential job functions are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel for this job classification.

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($19.85 $23.38/hour)dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

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  We offer competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefit package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
  • Long Term Disability
  • AFLAC
  • Flexible Spending Account
• We provide a complimentary gym membership
• We offer various tuition assistance programs
• We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.
• We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.
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• All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.
• We offer strong family-like support system
• Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS)is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.