ARNP-Outpatient Psych/Mental Health
About The Position
Provides psychiatric services to members residing in the community enrolled in outreach services including, but not limited to, consultation, evaluation, medication management, and follow-up. Supports various clinical teams which could include PACT, ICSRP, ECS, outpatient psychiatry providers, clinicians, peer support specialists, collaborative care teams, primary care providers, allied support staff and others. Advises urgent care, emergency services, inpatient providers, primary care providers on appropriate medications, treatment strategies, educational support on diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions.Responsibilities • Provides psychiatric services to clients enrolled in community outreach programs, including medication administration and monitoring as well as general nursing care and patient education. • Collaborates with internal and external medication prescribers and other clinical staff to ensure effective patient care. • Services could be provided in the community via outreach. • Responsible for remaining on call if in the event program staff need to consult regarding medical treatment that may be needed for patients. • Follows community standards for prescribing. • Maintains a flexible schedule during scheduled shift depending on patient needs. • Provides case management support to patient as needed in coordination with team members. • Provides and receives effective consultation, internally and externally, to coordinate patient care effectively. • Monitors quantitative measures, blood pressure, heart rate, AIMS testing, laboratory work, weight, as clinically appropriate. • Assists other community outreach staff with general client care management throughout the shift as needed, including participating in crisis intervention and management of patient emergencies. • Demonstrate effective de-escalation skills.
Requirements
- Meets state of Washington licensure requirements by the time of employment.
- Advanced Reg Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority license - Washington Department of Health.
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC™) or if one of the following active certifications (available for renewal only).
- Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC)
- Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (PMHCNS-BC)
- Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (PMHCNS-BC)
- Current Health Care Provider level BLS certification such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.
Responsibilities
- Provides psychiatric services to clients enrolled in community outreach programs, including medication administration and monitoring as well as general nursing care and patient education.
- Collaborates with internal and external medication prescribers and other clinical staff to ensure effective patient care.
- Services could be provided in the community via outreach.
- Responsible for remaining on call if in the event program staff need to consult regarding medical treatment that may be needed for patients.
- Follows community standards for prescribing.
- Maintains a flexible schedule during scheduled shift depending on patient needs.
- Provides case management support to patient as needed in coordination with team members.
- Provides and receives effective consultation, internally and externally, to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Monitors quantitative measures, blood pressure, heart rate, AIMS testing, laboratory work, weight, as clinically appropriate.
- Assists other community outreach staff with general client care management throughout the shift as needed, including participating in crisis intervention and management of patient emergencies.
- Demonstrate effective de-escalation skills.
Benefits
- Competitive tuition assistance
- Award-winning residencies
- Fellowships and career development to invest in your future
- Generous PTO
- Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
