DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician's Assistant (PA) - ORCA Center, Night Shift
DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center), Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician's Assistant (PA) - ORCA Center, Night Shift
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DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)
as a NP or PA on Night Shift at the ORCA Center.
Shift Schedule: Three 12‑hour shifts per week (7:00 pm–7:30 am) with at least a 30‑minute lunch break, plus one additional 12‑hour shift every four weeks. Shift differential: $3.25 per hour.
Supervised by:
ORCA Center Senior Medical Lead Physician
Insurance Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Life, Long‑term Disability
Other Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (255 hours per year), Retirement Plan
JOB OVERVIEW This role provides direct clinical care within the DESC Opioid Recovery and Care Access (ORCA) Center, which operates 24/7. The Center delivers four overlapping services: care for patients admitted after overdose, rapid initiation of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) including buprenorphine and methadone, harm‑reduction counseling and infectious disease services, and follow‑up care for ongoing MOUD.
The position is a clinical role without administrative or supervisory duties.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Care:
Provide evidence‑based treatment for OUD, including initiation and management of buprenorphine (sublingual and long‑acting injectable) and methadone initiation per DESC protocols; conduct harm‑reduction counseling; provide testing and treatment for hepatitis C, HIV, syphilis; manage related conditions; perform initial health assessments and follow‑up visits; educate patients; document clinical care in accordance with DESC and regulatory standards.
Care Coordination:
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of clinicians, peer specialists, and social workers; ensure continuity of care for individuals transitioning between ORCA Center services and other health care providers.
Professional Development:
Stay updated on best practices in addiction medicine and harm reduction through continuing education; participate in in‑service training and case discussions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult NP) or Physician Assistant in the State of Washington.
Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Experience or training in addiction medicine and harm reduction.
Strong commitment to serving individuals with complex needs, including homelessness and co‑occurring behavioral health conditions.
Familiarity with trauma‑informed care, harm reduction principles, and equity frameworks.
Ability to remain open and receptive to constructive feedback and to approach differing opinions with curiosity and active listening.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in low‑barrier buprenorphine programs or Federal Opioid Treatment Programs.
Experience in an acute care setting (e.g., emergency department or overdose prevention center).
Skills in addressing co‑occurring mental health conditions and physical health needs.
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands include sitting, communicating with clients, lifting up to 25 pounds, operating computer systems, and tolerable vision requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DESC is committed to diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. DESC will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)
as a NP or PA on Night Shift at the ORCA Center.
Shift Schedule: Three 12‑hour shifts per week (7:00 pm–7:30 am) with at least a 30‑minute lunch break, plus one additional 12‑hour shift every four weeks. Shift differential: $3.25 per hour.
Supervised by:
ORCA Center Senior Medical Lead Physician
Insurance Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Life, Long‑term Disability
Other Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (255 hours per year), Retirement Plan
JOB OVERVIEW This role provides direct clinical care within the DESC Opioid Recovery and Care Access (ORCA) Center, which operates 24/7. The Center delivers four overlapping services: care for patients admitted after overdose, rapid initiation of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) including buprenorphine and methadone, harm‑reduction counseling and infectious disease services, and follow‑up care for ongoing MOUD.
The position is a clinical role without administrative or supervisory duties.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Care:
Provide evidence‑based treatment for OUD, including initiation and management of buprenorphine (sublingual and long‑acting injectable) and methadone initiation per DESC protocols; conduct harm‑reduction counseling; provide testing and treatment for hepatitis C, HIV, syphilis; manage related conditions; perform initial health assessments and follow‑up visits; educate patients; document clinical care in accordance with DESC and regulatory standards.
Care Coordination:
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of clinicians, peer specialists, and social workers; ensure continuity of care for individuals transitioning between ORCA Center services and other health care providers.
Professional Development:
Stay updated on best practices in addiction medicine and harm reduction through continuing education; participate in in‑service training and case discussions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult NP) or Physician Assistant in the State of Washington.
Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Experience or training in addiction medicine and harm reduction.
Strong commitment to serving individuals with complex needs, including homelessness and co‑occurring behavioral health conditions.
Familiarity with trauma‑informed care, harm reduction principles, and equity frameworks.
Ability to remain open and receptive to constructive feedback and to approach differing opinions with curiosity and active listening.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in low‑barrier buprenorphine programs or Federal Opioid Treatment Programs.
Experience in an acute care setting (e.g., emergency department or overdose prevention center).
Skills in addressing co‑occurring mental health conditions and physical health needs.
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands include sitting, communicating with clients, lifting up to 25 pounds, operating computer systems, and tolerable vision requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DESC is committed to diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. DESC will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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