Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Yakima, WA 98902

Overview

Salary Range $154,003.20 - $231,004.80 Salary Position Type Per Diem Job Shift Various Education Level Master's degree

Description

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare? Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. What are we looking for in a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse Practitioner at Comprehensive 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.

Nurse Practitioner duties may include:

• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge and understanding of behavioral health problems in children, youth and young adults.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of and ability to work with issues of confidentiality, consent and capacity.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and coordinate with family, parents, caregivers and community and natural supports.
• Communicates effectively with children and youth of differing ages and developmental levels.

CRISIS EVALUATION/INTERVENTION:

• Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization.
• Accurately screens for risk to self, others, property and the presence of grave disability and makes appropriate referrals.
• Documents and reports and/or notify as required by law.
• Applies QPRT (Question, Persuade, Refer or Treat) principles in assessing risk and in safety and treatment planning.
• Develops and documents appropriate safety plans.

GERIATRIC SERVICES:

• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of normal aging process and age related changes.
• Demonstrates an understanding of neurocognitive disorders and their impacts on functioning.
• Demonstrates awareness of how medical issues can affect mental status

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND MONITORING:

• Safely administers and documents medication according to provider orders and agency policies.
• Conducts and documents ongoing evaluation of intended effects, side effects, adverse reactions and medication non-compliance. Communicates this information to the appropriate parties.
• Implements appropriate interventions regarding medications and side effects.
• Provides medication education to client and family, including purpose of medication, side effects, dosage, frequency and duration.
• Encourages and supports clients in taking medications as prescribed. Promotes illness self-management skills.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT:

• Integrates information from the client (and family members / natural supports) and the treatment team to understand the client's symptoms and determine whether or not medication is an appropriate intervention.
• Differentiates psychiatric disorders from neurological and other physical disorders and refers client for appropriate medical evaluation and treatment.
• Works collaboratively with clients (and family members / natural supports) to recommend medications to address observed or reported behavioral health symptoms.
• Obtains and/or updates information on the medications the client is currently taking.
• Reviews the effectiveness of current medications in treating the targeted symptoms and recommends changes and adjustments when appropriate.
• Provides education on the risks and benefits of proposed treatment options.
• Orders supportive laboratory studies appropriate to prescribed medications.
• Prescriber reviews result with client.
• Consults, as needed, with CMO or other prescribing professionals regarding client care.
• Provides the client (or family / natural supports) with written information on the medications the client should be taking at the end of each session (for example, name, dose, route, frequency, purpose).
• Coordinates care with the client's medical providers.

Schedule:

• On Call

Qualifications:

• Master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice or PA.
• Open to new grads or experience as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant prescriber for the designated age group being served
• Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington or Physician Assistant Licensure.
• Federal DEA registration
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

SERVICE NOTES:

• Completes all required service notes according to Comprehensive Healthcare's guidelines, policies and procedures regarding format, content and timeliness.
• Language used in service notes is respectful, clear, descriptive, concise and client-centered.
• Service notes accurately depict treatment modalities and interventions provided within the clinician's scope of practice and according to treatment plan.
• Service notes accurately reflect and depict client status and progress consistent with assessment and reassessment data, problem statements and treatment plan goals and objectives.

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can 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

Comprehensive Healthcare is a NHSC HRSA - STAR Loan Repayment Program Eligible Program

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

Qualifications

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions.