ARNP - Inpatient Medical PRN (Moonlighter)
Frontier Behavioral Health
Summary
As an Inpatient Medical ARNP you will perform medical assessments, evaluate and treat non-psychiatric conditions, order appropriate medications, laboratory studies, and imaging, and prescribe accordingly and as licensed by law.
Job description
The Medical ARNP, in conjunction with the treatment team, participates in the development of treatment plans as needed, including reviewing cases with the treatment teams to ensure 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide medical assessment for admitted clients, ordering tests, prescribing medication, and discharging to higher level of medical care if indicated.
- Review history, chart notes and available information related to potential admissions, when requested, and determine if medical needs are within the level of care provided at FBH's inpatient setting.
- Provide patient education pertaining to medical diagnosis and medication treatment regime.
- Select, prescribe, and monitor non-psychiatric medications.
- Consult with the Associate or Chief Medical Director regularly and on clinically complicated cases.
- Collaborate and consult with treatment team to ensure a holistic approach to care.
- 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 pharmacology to maintain license and remain current in the field.
Qualified Candidates Will Have
Required
- Washington State ARNP License with prescriptive authority
- ANCC Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
- DEA license
- Must be qualified to be credentialed with insurance companies
Preferred
- Experience in community-based behavioral healthcare
- Experience in an inpatient setting
Requirements
- Washington State ARNP License with prescriptive authority
- ANCC Board Certification as FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, or AGACNP-BC
- DEA license
- Must be qualified to be credentialed with insurance companies
- Experience in community-based behavioral healthcare (preferred)
- Experience in an inpatient setting (preferred)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Federal Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Compressed Workweek Option
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Signing Bonus
- No-cost Licensure Supervision
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- License/Certification Fee Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Discounts
Company overview
Frontier Behavioral Health is a comprehensive mental health care provider dedicated to serving communities with evidence-based behavioral health services. The organization specializes in delivering a wide range of mental health and substance use disorder treatments, including crisis intervention, outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, and community-based support programs. As a key provider in the mental health sector, Frontier Behavioral Health focuses on creating accessible, high-quality care for individuals and families facing behavioral health challenges. Their services typically encompass prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery support, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and other mental health disorders. The organization operates with a commitment to reducing stigma around mental health while promoting wellness and resilience within the communities they serve. Their approach often integrates clinical expertise with community partnerships to provide holistic care that addresses both immediate needs and long-term recovery goals.