Cascade Community Healthcare·Thurston County, Washington
The ARNP-FNP will provide patient-centered primary care services, including physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, and managing chronic conditions for patients aged 14 and older. They will also facilitate coordinated care among the treatment team and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies.
Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County. This position includes providing primary care services within the advanced registered nurse practitioners’ scope of practice. Care provided will be patient centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease for patients ages 14 and above.
This position will normally require that the employee work a standard, forty (40) hour week. This position is classified as being “exempt” according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License required. Washington State Registered Nurse License required, or valid multi-state license. FNP Certification required. DEA license, recognized by Washington State. BLS Certification required. At least one-year experience in primary care preferred. One-year experience using Electronic Health Record preferred. Bilingual preferred (fluent in English and Spanish). Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to enter information into a computer network system. Must comply with agency policies and procedures. Experience with Microsoft Office “Suite”. Must be able to pass WA State Patrol background check and national background check if have not lived in WA State consecutively the last 3 years. Must be able to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner. Organized and able to work independently in a variety of settings. Must maintain current contact information and mailing address on file with the HR office.
Performing physical exams and obtaining medical histories Diagnosing and treating illnesses as well as prescribing medications Identifying and managing chronic illnesses Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests Educating patients on their health conditions Performing limited in-office procedures
Referring patients to specialty providers
Average weekly census: 75-80 patients Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication, among treatment team. Communicates and collaborates effectively with medical staff and other professionals and other health related agencies. Provide employee TB, flu shots, or HEP B vaccinations as needed by agency Clinical documentation is completed in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Participates in supervision, consultation, and training at the direction of the assigned program manager/director
Candidates must hold a valid Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license, FNP certification, and a DEA license. At least one year of experience in primary care and proficiency with Electronic Health Records are preferred.
Market context
In Washington, ARNP-FNP positions are typically driven by ongoing primary care needs, especially in outpatient and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current Washington ARNP license, FNP certification, DEA registration, and prior primary care experience with EHR proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, then confirm your license and DEA details before applying.