(Archived) PMHNP needed for Rainier Springs, WA

PMHNP needed for Rainier Springs, WA

72-bed behavioral hospital

Monday-Friday schedule

Must see ages 12 and up

Patient ages: Adult, Adolescent

Rounding on 14-16 ppd, 2-3 admissions/day

Assesses clinical appropriateness for admission and collaborates with Assessment and Referral regarding potential admissions.

Performs psychiatric assessments for individuals under his/her care.

Provides individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management as needed for patients under his/her care. Appropriately requests consultation when indicated. Provides psychiatric consultation when requested.

Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA standards.

Completes all documentation requirements legibly and within timeframes established by Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations.

Leads the multidisciplinary treatment team and participates collaboratively in scheduled staffing regarding the treatment of his/her patients.

Demonstrates appropriate medication administration and ensures that documentation regarding medications complies with facility and regulatory standards.

Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and works collaboratively with the UR Department.

Complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations. Complies with all facility policies and procedures. Maintains professional behaviors at all times.

Share on-call schedule providing on-call services for patients and for responding to emergencies, admissions, and evaluations as necessary.

Participates in performance improvement activity for the hospital.Support staff: RNs, Social Workers, mental health technicians are at the facility.

Discharge and UR team members are also there to assist.

Two years of inpatient clinical experience required

PMHNP, BLS, WA licensed and DEA required.