Family Nurse Practitioner North Tacoma

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine, you will be responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician. This is an established practice in a convenient and family friendly area in North Tacoma.Candidates should be collegial team players with good patient and customer service skills.  This position offers a strong work-life balance with weekday clinic hours and a shared phone call coverage schedule. We are looking for a true team player who is passionate about patient care and committed to providing exceptional customer service.

Every day, you will apply your comprehensive expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of health conditions across various age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics. This involves patient consultations, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and focusing on preventive care and health education, all within a collaborative healthcare team.

 

To be successful in your role, you will meticulously provide direct patient care, utilizing your specialized training and skills to assess, diagnose, and manage a diverse patient population within family medicine, under physician supervision. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical proficiency and a compassionate approach, ensuring comprehensive care coordination and optimal patient outcomes within your scope of practice.

• Provide full-spectrum primary care, including preventive care, acute illness treatment, and management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) for patients of all ages
• Deliver wellness examinations, health screenings, and immunizations to support disease prevention
• Counsel patients on diet, lifestyle choices, and disease management
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and imaging
• Offer guidance, counseling, and education on wellness, disease management, and medication adherence to patients and their families
• Act as the first point of contact and coordinate care with specialists, nursing staff, and social workers
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed medical records, utilizing EPIC appropriately
• Compensation ranges from $130,098 - $177,766 /year

 

We are offering a starting bonus and relocation assistance.

 

Living in North Tacoma (often referred to as "The North End") is widely considered the most desirable area of the city. It offers a blend of historic charm, walkability, and proximity to nature that is hard to find elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest.

 

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Job Requirements

Required

• ARNP Degree
• Current State ARNP license with prescriptive authority.
• CPR certification.
• BCLS 
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.

Preferred

• One year of previous APP experience in primary care, urgent care, or ED setting is preferred

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

 

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

 

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

 

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.