Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Quality healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. Join us as we work to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

We currently have an opportunity for an ARNP-Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) for primary medicine in our Kirkland, Washington hospital.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a credentialed member of the Medical Staff, the Nurse Practitioner position duties include rounding on patients and consult on patient's medical needs and completing admission history and physical.

The Nurse Practitioner will work as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team on our 157 bed unit serving adult and pediatric patients.

Qualifications

Education:

* Graduate from an accredited Masters degree program of adult or family advance registered nurse practitioner professional required.

Experience:

* A minimum of five (5) years of experience in primary care or urgent care preferred.

Licensure:

* Current Washington State ARNP license with prescriptive authority.

Additional Requirements:

* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; successful completion of Show of Support, including appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint, and successful completion of the Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation programs within 90 days of employment.

Fairfax Behavioral Health - Kirkland:

The patient population we care for is culturally and clinically diverse, creating a stimulating and rewarding workplace. Our strong team environment and mission allow us to provide friendly services that focus on the highest quality patient care. Fairfax compensation and competitive benefits package will support and enhance a lifelong career. The Hospital is conveniently located in Kirkland. The Hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient support services to communities throughout Western Washington.

Kirkland is located just east of Seattle, the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center (metro population 3.25 million), with world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs magnificent Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Seattleites are famously fond of the outdoors, fresh seafood and good coffee. The Kirkland Hospital is part of the Fairfax expanding network of facilities that support our continuum of care for Behavioral Health to the greater Seattle area.

We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits.

Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Our Mission: The mission of Fairfax Behavioral Health is to provide the highest quality of patient care in response to the behavioral health care needs of our community, by focusing on the experience of our patients and families.