Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Kootenai Health

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Position Summary:

Works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of patient's medical type.

NP Responsibilities:

• Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians


• Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.


• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected


• Typically reports to a physician


• Performs other related duties as assigned


• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field


• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals


• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function


• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

NP Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• MSN degree or higher from an accredited nurse practitioner program required


• Nationally recognized as a Nurse Practitioner


• Clinical experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified


• Holds a current NP and RN license to practice in the state of Idaho required


• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

PA Responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician.


• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.


• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.


• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.


• Performs a variety of tasks.


• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.


• Typically reports to a physician.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.


• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned.

PA Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science required.


• Physician's Assistant Certificate of Registration with the Idaho Medical Board or is certification eligible, and is certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required.


• Qualified under the rules of the DEA for prescriptive practices required.


• Qualified under CMS regulations for patient care and billing practices required.


• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KMC BLS within 60 days of hire.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position


• Typical equipment used in a clinical job


• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and healthcare benchmarks. Our main campus is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital. We have been recognized among large employers as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine and are regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to our community.

• Three Time Magnet Designated since 2006 – This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence. Kootenai was the first hospital in the Inland Northwest to receive this designation and the second in Idaho.


• Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – In 2014, Kootenai Health became the 30th member, a national network of like-minded organizations that share a commitment to better serving patients and their families. Kootenai Health is the first health care organization in the Pacific Northwest to be selected as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and, like all network members, will remain a locally-owned and independent health care provider.


• Most Wired / Wireless Hospital, Hospital & Health Networks – Kootenai is consistently named one of the country's 100 Most Wired hospitals. In this same survey, Kootenai also earned a spot on the Top 25 Most Wireless hospitals.


• Three Time Great Workplace Award – Kootenai Health has been recognized as one of the most engaged and productive workforces in the world!

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Tuition assistance program


• 457 retirement plan


• Convenient near campus daycare


• Competitive salaries with a 12% differential for nights and an 8% differential for weekends


• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program


• Employee reward, recognition, and retention programs


• Professional development and leadership training opportunities


• And much more

Have you considered a career at Kootenai Health? Maybe you should!

Apply today!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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