University of Washington - Seattle, WA
posted 19 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Seattle, WA
10,001+ employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Nurse Practitioner (ARNP, PA-C) position at the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic of Harborview Medical Center involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adults with mental health and substance use needs. The role includes assessment, medication management, case management, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care for patients. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth and is part of a dedicated team committed to improving community health.
Responsibilities
- Function as a prescribing nurse or as a prescribing nurse and care coordinator.
- Assessment and evaluation of psychiatric/medical needs, and for medication management as outlined within the scope of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
- Case management, developing and implementing client Treatment Plans, Crisis Plans and appropriately timed reviews and completion of all required clinical documents.
- Support training of students in the health care professions, including psychiatric residents assigned to programs and clinics within Harborview Mental Health Services.
- Provide care to acute and severe and persistently mentally ill clients requiring psychotropic medication, including adults, older-adults, and Addictions Program clients in need of psychiatric medications.
- Perform Mental Status examinations and make clinical decisions for care.
- Prescribe and dispense medication within scope of license.
- Coordinate physical care needs of clients receiving psychiatric services.
- Provide case management and advocacy services as needed.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing AND Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges AND National certification as a Nurse Practitioner AND BLS certification
- OR Physician Assistant: Licensure as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Washington with national certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA).
- Applicant must be eligible to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership by the Organized Medical Staff of the hospital under Medical Staff By-Laws for hospital-based positions.
- AND BLS certification
- Eligible to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership by the organized medical staff of the hospital under Medical Staff Bylaws for hospital based positions.
Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Generous vacation and sick leave policies
- Life and long-term disability insurance
