Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full Time

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE•Kennewick, WA

1d•$127,275 - $231,005

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management to clients. Client care is provided as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Physician Assistant provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management while utilization consultation and appropriate supervision of designated physician. Client care is provided as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License
Washington State Registered Nurse License
Psychiatric Nursing Board Certification
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
First Aid & CPR certification
Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
Physician Assistant
Washington State Physician Assistant License
DEA Certification
NPI registration
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration
First Aid & CPR certification
Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

Responsibilities

CHILDREN, YOUTH and YOUNG ADULT SERVICES: • Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults. • Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge and understanding of behavioral health problems in children, youth and young adults. • Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of and ability to work with issues of confidentiality, consent and capacity. • Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and coordinate with family, parents, caregivers and community and natural supports. • Communicates effectively with children and youth of differing ages and developmental levels.
CRISIS EVALUATION/INTERVENTION: • Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization. • Accurately screens for risk to self, others, property and the presence of grave disability and makes appropriate referrals. • Documents and reports and/or notifies as required by law. • Applies QPRT (Question, Persuade, Refer or Treat) principles in assessing risk and in safety and treatment planning. • Develops and documents appropriate safety plans.
GERIATRIC SERVICES: • Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of normal aging process and age related changes. • Demonstrates an understanding of neurocognitive disorders and their impacts on functioning. • Demonstrates awareness of how medical issues can affect mental status.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND MONITORING: • Safely administers and documents medication according to provider orders and agency policies. • Conducts and documents ongoing evaluation of intended effects, side effects, adverse reactions and medication non-compliance. Communicates this information to the appropriate parties. • Implements appropriate interventions regarding medications and side effects. • Provides medication education to client and family, including purpose of medication, side effects, dosage, frequency and duration. • Encourages and supports clients in taking medications as prescribed. Promotes illness self-management skills.
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT: •Integrates information from the client (and family members / natural supports) and the treatment team to understand the client’s symptoms and determine whether or not medication is an appropriate intervention. •Differentiates psychiatric disorders from neurological and other physical disorders and refers client for appropriate medical evaluation and treatment. •Works collaboratively with clients (and family members / natural supports) to recommend medications to address observed or reported behavioral health symptoms. •Obtains and/or updates information on the medications the client is currently taking. •Reviews the effectiveness of current medications in treating the targeted symptoms, and recommends changes and adjustments when appropriate. •Provides education on the risks and benefits of proposed treatment options. •Orders supportive laboratory studies appropriate to prescribed medications. Prescriber reviews result with client. •Consults, as needed, with CMO or other prescribing professionals regarding client care. •Provides the client (or family / natural supports) with written information on the medications the client should be taking at the end of each session (for example, name, dose, route, frequency, purpose). •Coordinates care with the client’s medical providers.
SERVICE NOTES: • Completes all required service notes according to Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines, policies and procedures regarding format, content and timeliness. • Language used in service notes is respectful, clear, descriptive, concise and client-centered. • Service notes accurately depict treatment modalities and interventions provided within the clinician’s scope of practice and according to treatment plan. • Service notes accurately reflect and depict client status and progress consistent with assessment and reassessment data, problem statements and treatment plan goals and objectives.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUPS: • Conducts behavioral health groups following agency guidelines and policies. • Leads groups using effective group facilitation skills that promote participation and interaction among group members. • Utilizes group process to develop insight, practice skills, and motivate client for change. • Follows lesson plan or curriculum and connects presented material to individual treatment plan goals.
TREATMENT PLANNING: • Completes all required treatment plans following Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines and polices for content, format and timeliness. • Applies assessment, evaluation and reassessment data to the formulation of treatment plans. • Supports recovery principles by incorporating the individual’s and their family’s (when applicable) strengths, barriers and needs into the plan components. • Documents problem statements and treatment goals/objectives/ discharge plan that are written in clear and understandable language and includes client’s own voice. • Formulates measurable, achievable goals and objectives within the scope of treatment provided in collaboration with the client. • Describes clinical modalities/interventions that are reasonable and provided according to applicable Comprehensive Healthcare’s protocols. • Reassess treatment effectiveness and adapts treatment plan as needed in collaboration with the individual client.

Benefits

Training and Development
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Innovative Program & Services
A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.