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.

Requirements

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.