Nurse Manager (Geropsyche Inpatient)

Company: Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:ARNP/Nurse Manager - Posting #20813Position Summary:Sea Mar is opening up a brand new GeroPsych Inpatient Unit in Seattle. We are seeking a Full-Time ARNP / Nurse Manager to oversee the clinical/psychiatric services for this program. This program is designed to address the concerns of older adults with Mental Health Disorders, anxiety, depression and aging. Thru this program the psychological care received encourages older adults to live full lives well into their senior years by treating a variety of disorders and challenges that come with aging.The ARNP is part of a care team working to provide quality comprehensive services to the GeroPsych Facility patients; and the ARNP will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Implement nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Chief of Behavioral Health and Clinical Director to meet Sea Mar's standards, philosophy, and governmental regulations.* Good communication (both written and verbal) and team building skills are necessary for this position. * Consultation with Behavioral Health clinical staff to review cases and provide recommendations about diagnosis, medications, and other treatment considerations.* Phone availability for emergency review of medications and their effects, or for refilling prescriptions. * Chart documentation to include written notes of psychiatric evaluations, medication reviews, and any other client contacts. * The GeroPsych Facility ARNP will maintain a Psychiatric Medication Chart, make copies of all prescriptions, and obtain all necessary medication consent signatures from each client.* Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. * Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. * Able to identify and categorize each patient's age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients. Education & Experience/Requirements:* Must be an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensed to practice in the State of Washington.* Experience working with Psychiatric/Behavioral Health patients and experience working on inpatient settings is preferred. * MHP, prefer certification as minority Mental Health Specialist as prescribed by WAC, must have and maintain TB test annually. * This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment. Language Skills* Must speak English, Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to speak efficiently before client or employees of organization. What We Offer:Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Prescription coverage, Long Term Disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.How to Apply:To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Steve Sterling, Administrator at SteveSterling@seamarchc.orgSea Mar is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosted 10/27/2020Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Powered by JazzHRL1jt5luO2q

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