Psychiatry

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (INBH) in Spokane, WA is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our specialized team in the treatment of Behavioral Health patients. INBH has Acute inpatient treatment services for both males and females with diverse Psychiatric treatment issues.  The new PMHNP will be rounding in our patients in our inpatient settings with an emphasis on helping our Psychiatrist with weekly med-checks.  The caseload averages 12-16 patients per day. A schedule of 40 hours a week (full-time).
 

Responsibilities include:

• Provide psychiatric medical care under the oversight and in collaboration with the psychiatric physicians at INBH.
• Complete a Psychiatric Admitting Evaluation on newly admitted patients
• Ensure that appropriate orders and recommendations are made for treatment and psychiatric/medical care following the initial psychiatric/medical evaluation
• Conduct reviews of patients’ psychiatric/medical status as needed
• Communicate with families on significant psychiatric/medical issues
• As directed, ensure that psychiatric rounding occurs on patients throughout their stay at the facility
• Respond to or give appropriate orders for emergency needs or care of patients in crises as needed
• Document the patient's medical record each time he/she sees and/or treats a patient and keep progress notes regarding treatment as well as written doctor's orders.
• Participate as needed in utilization reviews with insurance companies for the benefit of patients and their families
• Make appropriate discharge recommendations and prescriptions for psychiatric medication needs for each patient at the time of discharge
• Countersign all telephone orders in the patient record

  Interested individuals should apply through this ad or directly to the In-House Physician Recruitment Department of Universal Health Services, Inc.

   

  OUR FACILITY

   

  The patient population we care for is culturally and clinically diverse, creating a stimulating and rewarding workplace. Our strong team environment and mission allow us to provide friendly services that focus on the highest quality patient care. Our compensation and competitive benefits package will support and enhance a lifelong career.
  
  The Hospital is conveniently located on the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Campus. The Hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient support services to communities throughout Eastern Washington and surrounding states.
  
  Spokane is located on the Eastern side of Washington, and is the second largest city in Washington. Spokane is considered the hub for financial, cultural and retail needs for a large area of Washington, Idaho, and western Montana. There are plenty of nearby outdoor and mountain recreation, world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system.
  
  The Spokane Hospital is part of the Fairfax expanding network of facilities that support our continuum of care for Behavioral Health to the Spokane and surrounding counties.

  Inland Northwest Behavioral Health is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's leading hospital management companies.

  COMPENSATION
  
  Salary: Based upon experience; Relocation Reimbursement

  Benefits:  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Short- and Long-term Disability; Accident Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Vacation and Medical Leave; 401(k)Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

  An option for Independent contractor can also be considered if needed/desired.

   

   Job Requirements

  • PhD or Master’s Degree in Nursing from recognized school of nursing
  • Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/APRN in the State of Washington or willingness to obtain licensure in the State of Washington.
  • Board Certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health
  • Current National DEA Certificate
    
    OUR FOCUS IS SIMPLE: WE WORK TO HELP OUR PATIENTS GET BETTER SO THEY CAN LIVE BETTER LIVES.  ARE YOU READY TO TAKE A STEP AND JOIN US AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW OUR SERVICES? 
    
    Find out how you fit at Inland Northwest.   Contact Me For Additional Details!
    
    Will DeCuyper
    
    In-house Physician Recruiter