Looking for ARNP to join our Behavioral Health Team in Bellingham WA, 90 miles north of Seattle, 50 miles south of Vancouver, BC.
Demonstrates compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of Psychiatric Assistant, providing individualized, safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families and visitors. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. The Psychiatric Assistant for Mental Health practices medicine with supervision by a licensed psychiatrist. Provides assessments mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and JCAHO regulations for hospitalized patients who are placed in restraints or seclusion. The Psychiatric Assistant will report to the sponsoring physician as outlined in the Practice Plan submitted to the State of Washington. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or ARNP program.License/Certification: NCCPA Certification (successfully passed exam). Current Washington State License. Psychiatric Assistant Certification by the State of Washington. Current DEA License. Washington State ARNP license with prescriptive ability. Current CPR and ACLS certifications required. All certifications must be completed at hire or in progress to be completed within 6 months of hire.Experience and/or Training: Demonstrated competence in area of expertise. 100 hours of CMEs every 2 years required. Experience with Mental Health assessment, specifically assessment for Restraint and Seclusion. Approximately 2,000 hours of supervised clinical rotations. In-patient behavioral health experience preferred. Maintains current knowledge and skills with continuing education. Must meet all training requirements for specific department.Special Skill/Demands: Computer experience required. Familiarity with current cardiovascular medications and treatments. Able to work varied hours; rigorous on-call and call-back schedule. Ability to perform physical requirements of the job.PeaceHealth Medical Group is a multi-specialty group with currently 100 providers. PeaceHealth Medical Group offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle excellence. Whether you like the peaceful surroundings of the San Juan Islands or prefer skiing on some of the best year-round snow pack at nearby Mt. Baker; were sure that life in Bellingham will be everything you´ve hoped for.