We are seeking a Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Ridgefield, WA

We are seeking a Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

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The Nurse Practitioner provides medical services/ patient care to patients admitted to ARS facilities & throughout treatment within the continuum of care. The Nurse Practitioner supports & follows the policies, rules & regulations of the facility as well as the standards of State & Federal regulations. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following.

Job Duties:

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the CMO & Medical Director. This includes knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols & prescribing medications in general.
• Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance with all company policies & procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards & Medical Needs Criteria. These records will be completed & authenticated in a timely manner per policy. This includes but is not limited to the following electronic record documents:
• Psychiatric Evaluation &/or
• Admission History & Physical Evaluation
• Medical Progress Notes
• Discharge Summary
• Peer to Peer Form
• Orders
• Understands ASAM criteria & Medical Needs Criteria provided & will document decision making accordingly.
• Understands the On-Call responsibilities: will provide contact & back-up numbers, being responsive & available when assigned on-call duties
• Implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed.
• With the Medical Director, develop cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.
• Assists in formulating & supporting the highest standards of patient care.
• With the Medical Director, supervise all Level of Care changes & provides peer reviews when required.
• Provides supervision/ support to Nurse Practitioners as required.
• Understands & abides by all safety/risk, infection control, & other guidelines, as required.
• Performs other tasks & duties as assigned.