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Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit community hospital, offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus just north of Seattle.
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The Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) is both a practitioner and a consultant for patients throughout the hospital with psychiatric disorders and challenging behaviors. As a practitioner, the NP performs patient histories, physical exams, orders lab and imaging procedures, interprets laboratory values and diagnostic imaging, formulates treatment plans and consults with physician when appropriate.
The Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing consultation, behavioral assessment, medication evaluation and management to a range of clients having mental illness, cognitive disturbances and substance abuse disorders under the supervision of consulting psychiatrist(s). The position also provides evaluation, treatment planning and discharge planning services to patients in the civil commitment process and on single bed certification (SBC) status. *CA
Education Background
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Special Training/Skills
Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical health care setting with 80% or more of job duties to include management of patients with behavioral health issues.
Physical Abilities
Physical Demand Level: Medium
In an 8-hour workday, must be able to-
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move freely throughout the clinic and hospital.
In an 8-hour workday, must be able to-
As required, must be able to:
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