ARNP - Inpatient Medical PRN (Moonlighter)

Frontier Behavioral Health; Washington; On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 26 days in year 1

403b retirement plan with employer 3%/

Signing bonus

Job summary

Frontier Behavioral Health is seeking an Inpatient ARNP to conduct medical assessments, prescribe medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan patient care in our Spokane inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates hold a WA ARNP license with prescriptive authority, ANCC board certification in an Advanced Practice role, and a DEA license. Experience in behavioral health is preferred and credentialing with insurers is required.

Qualifications

• Washington State ARNP license with prescriptive authority.
• ANCC Board Certification in FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC or AGACNP-BC.
• DEA license.
• Must be credentialed with insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment for admitted clients and order tests.
• Review patient history to determine medical needs within FBH's inpatient care level.
• Educate patients on diagnoses and prescribed medications.
• Prescribe and monitor non‑psychiatric medications.
• Consult with Medical Director and treatment team on complex cases.
• Coordinate referrals with primary health care providers.

Skills

Medical assessment

Prescriptive authority

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Washington State ARNP License

ANCC Board Certification (FNP-BC/AGPCNP-BC/AGACNP-BC)

DEA license

Job description

Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non‑profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence‑based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma‑Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.

WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?

At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission. Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County. At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more. Our evidence‑based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.

As an Inpatient Medical ARNP you will performs medical assessments, evaluates and treats non‑psychiatric conditions, orders appropriate medications, laboratory studies, and imaging, and prescribes accordingly and as licensed by law. The Medical ARNP, in conjunction with the treatment team, participates in the development of treatment plans as needed, including reviewing cases with the treatment teams to ensure patient care is delivered in an evidence‑based, trauma‑informed manner. Case consultation with other FBH staff, residential providers, and families is provided upon request.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide medical assessment for admitted clients, ordering tests, prescribing medication, and discharging to higher level of medical care if indicated.
• Review history, chart notes and available information related to potential admissions, when requested, and determine if medical needs are within the level of care provided at FBH’s inpatient setting.
• Provide patient education pertaining to medical diagnosis and medication treatment regime.
• Select, prescribe, and monitor non‑psychiatric medications.
• Consult with the Associate or Chief Medical Director regularly and on clinically complicated cases.
• Collaborate and consult with treatment team to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Keep supervisor informed of daily activities and any potential problems in a timely manner.
• Utilize concurrent documentation in FBH’s electronic medical record whenever feasible to enhance patient participation and provider productivity.
• Ensure documentation in the client record is accurate, clear and timely.
• Maintain high quality clinical care through participation in utilization review and peer review as designated.
• Coordinate with primary health care provider, and facilitate referrals to primary health care physicians, as appropriate.
• Participate in professional offerings and continuing education in pharmacology to maintain license and remain current in the field.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

REQUIRED:

• Washington State ARNP License with prescriptive authority
• ANCC Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC) or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
• DEA license
• Must be qualified to be credentialed with insurance companies

PREFERRED:

• Experience in community‑based behavioral healthcare
• Experience in an inpatient setting

PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed in an office setting which may involve sitting and use of computers for four to eight hours per day. May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds. Work may be performed out of office and travel may be needed to outside areas. Blood‑borne Pathogen Category I - Chance of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.

PAY:

Pay for this position will vary depending on the hours worked as indicated below:

• If a total of 5 or more hours worked in a day: Pay is issued at a daily rate of $706.00.
• If less than 5 hours are worked in a day: Pay is issued at $117.00 per hour.

This position is not eligible for benefits or sign on bonus.

OUR BENEFITS AND PERKS ARE AMAZING!

• WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE: Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment! Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays! Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time. Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
• BENEFITS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
• PERKS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/perks Signing Bonus! No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure. Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs. Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position. Free Employee Assistance Program Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!
• Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.

OUR EEO POLICY

It is the policy of FBH to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, national origin, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, or their relatives, friends or associate and that ; a) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance, or c) otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment opportunities. Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes negative actions based upon an employee’s participation in activities identified with or promoting the interests of a protected group.