Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Trueblood Program

The Trueblood ARNP performs psychiatric evaluations, formulates diagnosis, evaluates the need for medications, laboratory studies, and imaging, and prescribes accordingly and as licensed by law. Services are primarily provided in the community where the Trueblood class member is located, accompanied by Trueblood staff.

The ARNP participates in the development of treatment plans, including reviewing cases with the treatment teams ensuring patient care is delivered in an evidence-based, trauma informed manner. Case consultation with other FBH staff, residential providers and families is provided upon request. The ARNP may, on occasion, be asked to help provide ARNP coverage in other programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and diagnosis for assigned clients and as needed crisis medical evaluation for non-assigned clients.
• Provide patient education pertaining to diagnosis and medication treatment regimen.
• Select, prescribe, and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Consult with the Chief Medical Officer monthly at a minimum.
• Keep supervisor informed of daily activities and any potential problems in a timely manner.
• Utilize concurrent documentation in FBH’s electronic medical record whenever feasible to enhance patient participation and provider productivity.
• Ensure documentation in the client record is accurate, clear and timely.
• Maintain high quality clinical care through participation in utilization review and peer review as designated.
• Coordinate with primary health care provider, and facilitate referrals to primary health care physicians, as appropriate.
• Participate in professional offerings and continuing education in neuropharmacology to maintain license and remain current in the field.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all FBH staff.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements.
• Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites either via FBH owned Vehicles and/or personal vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Applicants Will Have

Required: Washington State ARNP License with prescriptive authority. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ANCC). DEA license. Must be qualified to be credentialed with insurance companies. Must have an unrestricted and valid driver’s license, be able to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test, have active car insurance, and be willing to use their personal vehicle in the course of work.

Preferred: Experience in community based behavioral healthcare.