Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

NPACE; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NPACE seeks a qualified PMHNP to diagnose, treat, and manage psychiatric-mental health conditions within the Integrated Clinical Care Team. The role includes prescribing medications, conducting physical and psychosocial exams, and developing comprehensive treatment plans.

The PMHNP will also educate staff and families, consult on patient care, and participate in policy development and healthcare reform to improve service quality.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat psychiatric-mental health conditions.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans.
• Provide psychiatric services and physical/psychosocial examinations.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans and evaluate patient care.
• Educate and consult staff, families, and groups; contribute to policy development and healthcare reform.

Education

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

Job description

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.