ARNP IP Primary Care BHN

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FTE: 0.6, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable

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Position Summary

Nurse Practitioner (NP) provider will be responsible for initial diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan and progressive care of the patients till they are stabilized for discharge back to recommended level of follow up care.

Responsibilities

• NP will be responsible for care of maximum of 8-9 pts a day.
• NP will be responsible each day for a maximum of two new intake evaluations and treatment plan for new patients each day. These evaluations will be attested by medication director at completion of each assessment documentation.
• NP will be responsible for treatment plan and reviewing all collateral information and communication with the families and outpatient teams for each patient day of or within the first 24-48 hours.
• NP will also be responsible for at least 1-3 discharges a day of any patients deemed appropriate for discharge or other circumstances i.e. parent or patient withdrawing from treatment and will be responsible for communicating the stature of discharge i.e. voluntary discharge, discharge against medical advice or administrative discharge.
• NP will be responsible for following up on all the remainder of their patients on their case load for the day and document the progress updates.
• All efforts to be made by NPs to reach out and communicate with families, care givers and outpatient teams at the start and during the treatment course up until discharge.
• NP will put in admission orders or review and make corrections as per their evaluations, will order baseline and follow up laboratory blood work as deemed necessary and follow up on reports and communicate with patient and family.
• NPs are expected to attend daily team rounding meetings on the unit in person Mon-Fri.
• NP’s will provide at least 1 to 2 nights of call coverage on pager depending on the weekend that they may be on call.
• NP’s will provide in person 24 coverage on Sat and Sun at least once every 5th week and will have the same responsibilities however the case load on the weekend will be a maximum of 12-13 patients and the rest of expectations for admissions, progress follow ups and discharges will remain the same as on weekdays.
• NP’s will be responsible for collaborating with ancillary staff members involved in their patients care ie nursing, social workers and mental health technicians.
• NP’s will be responsible for keeping up with all licensure requirements and update on their workday profile.
• All annual mandatory trainings as directed by the system will have to be maintained and reported to MD.
• NP will be responsible for providing PTO requests at least 2-4 weeks in advance to Medical Director for approval and be responsible for formal request on UKG.

Requirements

• Certification in psychiatric ARNP/D-ARNP.
• Licensed in WA state by time of employment.
• Minimum of 1-3 years clinical experience providing direct patient care
• DEA, NPI and prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for health care providers certification by the American Heart Association
• Maintain valid WA state Motor vehicle license.

About Navos Behavioral Health

Navos, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, offers comprehensive behavioral health care for people of all ages. Specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, Navos provides inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment and community-based programs. Known for its innovation and compassionate approach, Navos is a leader in helping individuals recover and reclaim their lives.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
• Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future
• Well-being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life
• Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
• Belonging for all – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $165,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.