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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Program Manager - Medical Services in West Wenatchee, Washington

Job Details Job Location Wenatchee - Wenatchee, WA Position Type Full Time   Salary Range $195,000.00 - $225,000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage Up to 25% Description You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need. Wage range: $195,000 - $225,000 Salary Sign-on Bonus: $30,000 - $40,000 paid out in 4 installments Relocation Reimbursement: Up to $5,000. Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Benefits: * Medical/Dental * FSA * 403(b) Retirement * Additional Voluntary Benefits * Paid Holidays * Vacation/Sick Leave * Education Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Longevity awards Position Summary: Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of medical staff, including medical assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners. Ensure adherence to clinical standards, evidence-based practices, quality patient care and appropriate scopes of practice while fostering a cohesive and efficient team environment. Serve as an active provider responsible for psychiatric services to identified adults and children seen at Catholic Charities who are enrolled for Mental Health Services. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities: Performs psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to enrolled consumers and provides psychiatric services as referred by Crisis and Out Patient staff. Provides psychiatric services to enrolled individuals in intensive treatment, as well as outpatient services. Works in conjunction with crisis services in directing care needs of consumers receiving crisis stabilization services. Evaluates consumers potentially in need of psychotropic medication. Prescribes, monitors and evaluates results of medication prescribed to consumers. Educates consumers on the benefits and risks of all medications prescribed. Orders and evaluates laboratory tests as indicated for appropriate medical and psychiatric care. Provides consultation to facilitate care of persons served. Consults with Catholic Charities clinical staff as needed. Coordinates and/or consults with outside physicians for psychiatric or medical management of a client under Catholic Charities care. Ensures accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and assessments conducted by Mental Health staff. Provides expertise and clinical leadership in the development of treatment and discharge planning for consumers served. Oversees quality and suitability of treatment and discharge planning for consumers. Provides education and training to clinical staff regarding diagnosis, treatment planning, use and abuse of medications, health maintenance and related clinical issues. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with agency policies and procedures. Follows front office and departmental procedures established for effective program management. Follows agency infection control policies and procedures. Provides services and maintains records to meet BHO requirements, level of care standards, and agency guidelines. Maintains productivity (direct client contact) at 70 % to department standard. Meets regularly with providers and medical staff regarding systemic issues impacting patient care. Participates in team building and coordination to improve program operations and quality of service delivery. Documents all clinical activities in the electronic health record (EHR) in conjunction with agency guidelines and procedures. Accurately documents all services provided. Completes and submits progress notes in a timely fash

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