Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

The Advance Practice Clinician provides ambulatory health care service delivery at the WWU Student Health Center, as directed by the Student Health Center Director. This is a permanent full-time 9 month position.

Job Duties/Responsibilities by percentage of time:

65% - Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical and mental health illnesses including those elements of primary medical care that are reasonable within the constraints of the nature, funding, and calendar of operations of the WWU Student Health Center. This includes developing treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, evidence-based practice, and professional guidelines.  The Advance Practice Clinician also provides a holistic approach to patient care, including providing patient education as appropriate.

10% - Perform general health and pre-participation physical examinations.

5% - Perform minor surgical procedures and provide casting/splinting services within one’s scope of practice.

5% - Provide after-hours call coverage on a rotation with 3-4 other providers.

5% - Provide prompt evaluation and institute appropriate plan of care for emergencies including stabilization of patient prior to transport to the emergency room.

4% - Assist in providing coverage of clinic responsibilities as requested by the Student Health Center Director.

2% - Coordinate and follow-up with medical referrals in the community as necessary.

1% - Participate in University activities as requested by the Student Health Center Director.

1% - Provide in-service training and consultation for nurses and other staff in Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services as necessary to promote professional growth, improve their skills and perform their duties.

1% - Assist in the WWU Student Health Center Quality Improvement Program.

1% - Other duties may be assigned and mutually agreed upon as needed.

• FNP, DNP or ARNP certification with master’s or doctoral degree (MSN, MN, DNP) or Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accepted by the State of Washington for licensing with certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working effectively with people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a communicator, with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
• Experience assessing, diagnosing, treating mental health disorders within the scope of the family practice care model.
• Three or more years' experience in practicing primary care medicine in an ambulatory care setting
• Current or eligible for Washington State License
• Licensure remains in good standing with maintenance of continuing education requirements
• Current DEA certification for prescription and controlled substances without restrictions
• Current BCLS certification
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse populations, including students, faculty, administrative leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work successfully with and support a diverse staff, and a strong commitment to creating an inclusive environment for staff and students.
• A strong commitment to creating a culturally responsive environment for staff and students, the delivery of programs that support diversity objectives, and the development of cultural engagement and responsiveness skills.

• Experience working in a University or College Health Clinic setting.
• Experience working in an Urgent Care Clinic setting.
• Experience providing gender affirming care within the scope of the family practice care model.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft suite of products.
• Proficiency with Point and Click EMR
• Ability to provide effective leadership in support of student learning, development, retention, and recruitment with awareness and sensitivity to the needs of diverse student populations.
• Record of commitment to advancing access, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education and/or the workplace setting.
• Experience delivering services to students/individuals/communities who hold marginalized identities, such as Latine and Black students, disabled students, and/or LGBTQ+ students.

• Successful FIT testing and the ability to wear a N95 mask for several hours.
• Maintains tetanus, pertussis, influenza & COVID vaccinations.
• Proof of measles, mumps, rubella, hep B & varicella immunity.

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

This position requires a fingerprint background check.

Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references. References will only be contacted if necessary, with notice provided beforehand. 

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.