Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psych

Quinault Indian Nation; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinault Indian Nation seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychotherapy and medical evaluation for clients with mental illness disorders in Aberdeen, WA. Day shift, full-time, with substantial clinical responsibilities and collaboration with medical staff.

The role includes medication management, service planning, and health education within Quinault Community Health. Licensure in psychiatry and strong collaborative skills are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric) with current licensure.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology, medical evaluation, and mental illness treatment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and confidentiality regulations.
• Ability to work across cultures with trauma-informed care.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with psychiatrists and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication assessments and crisis response for new and existing clients.
• Develop individual service plans and provide ongoing medication management.
• Provide health education to staff, caregivers, and clients.
• Maintain documentation of services, charts, and informed consent.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and ECGs; monitor labs and medication levels.
• Write prescriptions for psychotropic meds per regulations.
• Coordinate with Mental Health to optimize treatment plans.
• Collaborate with consulting Psychiatrists for complex cases.
• Develop practice protocols for mental health problems.
• Provide general health counseling under Medical Director supervision.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in quality improvement.
• Performs other duties and adhere to policies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Cross-cultural understanding

Patient counseling

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: QCH Annex - Aberdeen, WA 98520
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00
SalaryTravel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing psychotherapy and medical evaluation to a range of clients having mental illness disorders.

Specific duties and day-to-day tasks of the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric) are prompted by assignments, and by requirements to fulfill responsibilities established by the Supervisor. These duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts medication assessments and crisis response to both new and existing clients.
• Develops individual service plans based upon assessment data and provides therapeutic interventions as necessary to include the provision of on-going medication management services.
• Provides consultation and health education to Quinault Community Health staff, caregivers, and clients as it is relative to the treatment and medication needs of the clients.
• Maintains documentation of services including patient service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and all other required information within Quinault Community Health, federal, and state compliance standards.
• Interprets diagnostic or laboratory tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), renal functioning tests, and medication serum levels.
• Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications as state and federal regulations allow.
• Meets regularly with Mental Health to identify and coordinate optimum treatment plans for enrolled clients.
• Collaborates with consulting Psychiatrists as necessary to establish ongoing care of complex patient scenarios.
• Develops practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.
• Provides general health counseling services under the supervision of the Medical Director and follows the progress of patients. Makes appropriate records of findings during examinations and submits charts to the Medical Doctor for review and signature.
• Monitors organization-wide performance improvement activities as a member of the Center medical team and participate in staff meetings and/or consultations as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all QCH and QWC Policies and Procedures.

QualificationsRequired:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric)
• Knowledge of the etiology of serious mental illness and developmental concerns and their treatment by a variety of appropriate therapeutic interventions including psychopharmacology, nursing practice and medical evaluation, and physical diseases and their treatment.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of community resources and networking techniques, and of psychiatric and medical emergency stabilization.
• Knowledge and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations. Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI requirements.
• Knowledge of common office and administrative procedures.
• Skills in the operation of a personal computer and standard office programs and equipment.
• Ability to maintain excellent personal and ethical boundaries. Empathy and good communication skills. Motivational interviewing skills or a desire to learn MI.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment and understands the social and cultural context of the patients, understanding the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and outside agencies.

Preferred:

• Five (5) years’ experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner