PMHNP, Full-time, 1.0 FTE

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

Critical Access Hospital

24/7 Emergency Department

Level II Cardiac Center

Level III Stroke Center

Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

$70.00 - $80.00

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Job Summary

This position is assigned to a Summit Pacific Medical Center Rural Health Clinic. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for providing psychiatric services to patients eligible for care at any of Summit’s out-patient clinics. Responsibilities include medication management, psychiatric evaluation, consultation, and limited counseling services. The patients served will also have access to low-barrier primary care, medication-assisted treatment, and counseling services within the same clinic. The provider is ultimately responsible for the psychological and pharmacological needs of the patients. The PMHNP will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations that include evaluation of mental status, current psychiatric symptoms, and functioning, as well as psychiatric and other relevant health histories.

2. Administer treatment plans in accordance with standardized procedures.

3. Prescribe psychotropic medications and short-term therapies to treat mental health conditions in accordance with standardized procedures.

4. Provide brief psychotherapeutic interventions in conjunction with evaluation and management services in accordance with standardized procedures.

5. Assess patients presenting in crisis, evaluate risk and develop a treatment plan.

6. Complete required documentation of clinical services provided and maintains up to date clinical records. Uses the electronic medical record.

7. Provide consultation with primary care providers.

8. Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Contributes to team-based care through effective partnerships with patients, their caregivers, and other providers.

9. Collaborates with internal and external resources to facilitate a safe transition from hospital to another facility or home with appropriate services. Identifies barriers and initiates action to resolve.

10. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Function

Provider Responsibilities

1. Adapts to changes in the work environment: Engages others in understanding the reason for change and leads them to identify the path forward.

2. Builds and maintains working relationships: Maintains strong working relationships and engenders trust and credibility through effective and professional interactions.

3. Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and, co-workers.

4. Demonstrates ongoing learning & development: Participates in ongoing skills training, competency development, and professional development.

5. Exhibits effective work skills: Successfully performs job duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality, quantity, and timeliness. Demonstrates initiative. Effectively adjusts to changing circumstances; prioritizes and manages workload to achieve desired results; remains focused and on track despite obstacles or interruptions.

6. Facilitates Teamwork: Actively engages in team activities. Welcomes and supports new team members; promotes a positive work environment.

7. Fosters an environment of trust: Maintains open & honest communication. Protects privacy & confidentiality. Follows through on commitments.

8. Supports SP mission, vision, and values: Provides thoughtful and constructive input for strategic planning. Participates in departmental/functional strategies and tactics.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines; and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Psychiatric Nursing from an accredited college or university

Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program

Two years of recent medication-management, preferred

Two years of counseling experience, preferred

Experience working with clients with co-occurring disorders who exhibit current or history of Substance Use Disorder, preferred

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

1. Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nursing License in the State of Washington

2. Possess a current, valid, unrestricted drug enforcement administration (DEA) number

3. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

4. Medication-Assisted Treatment Provider Waiver, training complete within 90 days of employment

5. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Advanced knowledge behavioral health theories and practices. Demonstrated competence in clinical skills such that he/she is able to perform required tasks.

2. Ability to assess patient needs and exercise independent judgment in managing and coordinating care.

3. Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, caregivers, and patients. Strong leadership, facilitation, delegation, and coaching skills.

4. Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.

5. Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience. Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.

6. Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.

7. Strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.

8. Ability to manage multiple priorities and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment

Physical Requirements

Lifting Occasional (10-30% of the time)

Lifting 10-35 lbs - Occasional (10-30% of the time)

Lifting >35 lbs - Seldom (1-10% of the time)

Carrying Occasional (10-30% of the time)

Carrying 10-35 lbs - Occasional (10-30% of the time)

Carrying >35 lbs - Seldom (1-10% of the time)

Pushing/Pulling 0-35 lbs - Seldom (1-10% of the time)

Sitting - Frequent (30-70% of the time)

Standing - Frequent (30-70% of the time)

Walking - Occasional (10-30% of the time)

Bending/Stooping - Seldom (1-10% of the time)

Crouching - Seldom (1-10% of the time)

BBP Exposure - Frequent (30-70% of the time)

Vision Within normal range with or without corrective devices

Hearing Within normal range with or without corrective devices.

Speech Within normal range with or without corrective devices.

FTE:

1

Work Shift:

Exempt Staff

Working Location:

Elma, Washington

Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

Competitive Compensation

Medical

Prescription

Dental (including Orthodontia)

Vision

Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA

Daycare subsidized benefit

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Short- and long-term disability

Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement

457 retirement account for additional funds

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Smoking Cessation Assistance

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team

Beautiful on-site gym for employees

Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps

Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.

Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:

Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!

Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.

Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)

Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!

Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.

Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.