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Nurse Practitioner - Omak Behavioral Health
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$139,343 / year median in Washington
+17% projected growth
Job Description
- $78.
Position Reports To :
Practice Manager Essential Functions Provide timely, comprehensive charting of patient treatment in a manner consistent with department guidelines. Coordinate and communicate patient care effectively with interdisciplinary team of medical providers (primary and specialty care), psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and outside agencies. Participate in all required agency and departmental meetings (e.g., multidisciplinary staffing, family team meetings, staff meetings, quality improvement teams, etc.) as required by supervisor. Maintain required monthly production levels (averaged per quarter). Complete specific tasks as instructed by Manager. Participate in regular supervision. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.Qualifications Required:
Current Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to obtain licensure upon hire. Master's Degree in nursing with specialty in psychiatric nursing from an accredited program. Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification.Desired :
Minimum two years experience post Master's degree under supervision of licensed/certified mental health and substance professionals. Current certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
Walking- O Sitting/Standing
C Reaching:
Shoulder HeightF Reaching:
Above shoulder heightF Reaching:
Below shoulder height- F Climbing
O Pulling/Pushing:
25 pounds or lessO Pulling/Pushing:
25 pounds to 50 poundsO Pulling/Pushing:
Over 50 poundsO Lifting:
25 pounds or lessO Lifting:
25 pounds to 50 poundsO Lifting:
Over 50 poundsO Carrying:
25 pounds or lessO Carrying:
25 pounds to 50 poundsO Carrying:
Over 50 pounds- O Crawling/Kneeling
- O Bending/Stooping/Crouching
- O Twisting/Turning
- O Repetitive Movement
F Working Conditions:
The position requires a combination of working independently, as well as working closely with others as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Hours may be irregular at times, including occasionally working beyond normal business hours. Requires working under occasionally stressful conditions.Job Classification:
FLSA:
Exempt Hourly/Salary:
Salary Physical Exposures For This Position:
Unprotected Heights- No Heat
- No Cold
- No Mechanical Hazards
- No Hazardous Substances
- No Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential
- Yes Lighting
- No Noise
- No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation
- No Infectious Diseases