JOB DETAILS

Job Number:

87425

Location:

Lakewood, WA

Entity:

Behavioral Health -Greater Lakes

Category:

Nurse Practitioner

Specialty:

Psychiatry

Employment Type:

Full-Time Regular

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare is a full-service community mental health center, providing behavioral healthcare to the citizens of Pierce County for 50 years. We are conveniently located near the intersection of Bridgeport and Gravelly Lake Drive at 9330 59th Ave SW in Lakewood, WA. Greater Lakes serves over 10,000 individuals each year with a team of over 300 staff. Our modern professional clinic provides a comfortable setting for counseling and medication services.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Psychiatric ARNP - Outpatient Services in Lakewood, WA
40 hours/week, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP s) provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and follow-up with clients in a community-based setting. They also provide consultation to mental health clinicians related to medication issues for mutual clients. This position needs to function flexibly and well with a multi-disciplinary staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED:
Expert knowledge of medications. Experience in community psychiatry. Expertise with adult and geriatric clients, and/or children. Experience with severely and persistently mentally ill consumers. Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary staff. Basic computer and keyboard skills. Should possess excellent assessment, evaluation, and clinical skills. Experience with behavioral health care accreditation standards is desirable.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
This position requires a WA State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license with prescriptive authority, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with schedule 2 5 endorsement, and American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or retired certifications in adult, child, or family psychiatry. A minimum of two years experience with severely and persistently mentally ill consumers is preferred, and experience in a community mental health center is preferred. Experience with adults and geriatric clients is required and preferred with co-occurring disorders and/or with children.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provides nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards
* Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed
* Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations
* Responds to emergency situations
* Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
* Communicates with patients and families regarding treatment and care

QUALIFICATIONS
* ARNP Licensure as described in position description
* Two years of experience required, preferably working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
* Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting strongly preferred
* Knowledge of major mental illnesses and common psychotropic medications
* Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
* Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
* American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification
* Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

BENEFITS
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* 9 Paid Holidays
* Paid Time Off (PTO) starting with 21 days per year
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wellness Program
* 401(K) with Employer Contribution

For additional information, email Tasha Malcolm at TMalcolm@multicare.org

MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V