Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

NONPF; Washington; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The PMHNP role with NONPF involves diagnosing, conducting psychiatric assessments, and prescribing medications for patients with mental health needs. The nurse practitioner provides psychiatric services, performs physical and psychosocial examinations, and develops appropriate treatment plans.

They also serve as educators and consultants to staff, families, and groups, and participate in policy development, quality improvement, and reform efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing required.
• Board certification as PMHNP required.
• Licensed to provide services in Washington (ARNP/RN).
• Minimum three years of PMHNP practice.
• BLS/CPR and AED certifications must be current.
• WA driver's license required.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and assess patients with psychiatric-mental health needs.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans.
• Provide psychiatric services and physical/psychosocial examinations.
• Educate and consult with staff, families, and groups; participate in policy development and quality improvement.

Connaissances

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Treatment planning

Education & consultation

Formation

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

WA ARNP/RN license

3 years PMHNP experience

BLS/CPR and AED certifications

WA driver's license

Description du poste

The PMHNP is a part of the Integrated Clinical Care Team. They will diagnose, conduct, and prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems and those likely to have them. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is responsible for providing psychiatric services and physical and psychosocial examination of their patients. Their role also includes developing appropriate treatment plans and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation. They may also function as educators and consultants to staff, families, and groups and participate in developing policies and healthcare reforms, improving service quality, and evaluating practice.

Education and Certifications:

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing.
• Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed to provide services (ARNP and RN) in Washington state, for adults and children.
• 3 years' experience providing services as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• BLS/CPR and AED certifications.
• WA State driver's license is required

Experience:

• Experience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand.
• Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Normal audio and visual acuity
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require applicable training.

Travel Requirements:

• Local, Statewide, and out-of-state travel may be required.