Western State Hospital (WSH) within the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking a Primary Care Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about serving people with mental health conditions and interested in working night shifts in an inpatient setting.
Working closely with multiple disciplines, you will have an influential voice related to the physical and medical needs of the people we serve. Patient evaluations include history and physical, appropriate diagnostic procedures, initial medical management, and response to medical emergencies.
WSH is not driven by economics; this allows our staff the ability to focus on developing creative approaches to treatment and care. Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
Your role within the hospital:
- Perform physical examinations and re-admission physical examinations timely in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct medical assessments of patients with acute and chronic medical conditions as per standard of care.
- Assess, diagnose and treat onset of new medical problems; order and interpret lab tests and other diagnostic procedures/studies.
- Coordinate specialty referrals.
- Perform minor surgical procedures.
- Perform emergency medical responses including basic life support and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) support in case of medical emergency.
- Coordinate ED referral.
Compensation and benefits:
- Offers a competitive salary along with 1.25 times regular pay when covering additional workloads.
- Excellent benefits package.
- $1,000 annual allowance for CME courses.
- 5% premium pay for hours worked on-site.
- Employee legal representation and/or indemnification.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $25,000 for qualifying employees.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
What we are looking for:
- Master’s degree in nursing or Doctorate Degree in Nursing Practice meeting the Washington State Department of Health requirements for ARNP licensure.
- Certification by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification in Family Nurse Practice-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practice – or Acute Care/Emergency Practice.
- Great clinical and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and via computer.
- Ability to use Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Full mobility with ability to reach all buildings in a timely fashion within campus independently.
To be considered for this opportunity, please include with your application:
- Cover letter explaining why your skills and experience make you a great fit for this position.
- Up-to-date resume.
- Contact information for at least 3 professional references, including one who is currently or has supervised you within the past three years.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about this job? please contact Kris.George@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 11596.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs, or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.
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