Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Psychiatry
Yakima - Selah
Selah, WA
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

What are we looking for in a Nurse Practitioner?

The Nurse Practitioners are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides integrated behavioral health treatment to clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with therapists, case managers, nurses and other members the treatment team, Nurse Practitioners assist in developing individualized treatment plan for each client. Taking ownership of the pharmacological intervention, Nurse Practitioners complete prescribe appropriate medications, and provide general medical counseling and referrals. Our medical provider team has the opportunity to meet monthly to staff cases and receives regular supervision from the Chief Medical Officer. In this role, strong communication skills, the desire to work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to establish trusting relationships with clients will be essential. 

This position will cover 3 separate facilities, scheduled daily at each based on unit acuity. Each facility has a designated prescriber with a max of a 16-client case load at each. This position will assist the designated prescriber at each facility, as the float prescriber. 

Nurse Practitioner duties may include:

completing initial evaluations and assessing mental health & physical health status at routine appointments
prescribing & monitoring medications and educating clients & their support system about the medication’s purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects 
collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
educating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual mental health needs 
following trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care
assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
completing all documentation & charting in a timely, client-centered manner 
participating in on-call and rounding rotations for our inpatient facilities in Yakima
providing treatment via telehealth to other clinics as needed
Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, On Call rotation on average once a week 
Qualifications:

Master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with psychiatric mental health specialization
Open to new grads or experience as a Nurse Practitioner prescriber for the designated age group being served
Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington Licensure.
Federal DEA registration
First Aid & CPR certification
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
In compliance with state and federal law, we require all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening

What Can We Offer You 
Training and Development

A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Innovative Program & Services

A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment 
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits

Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program 
Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs