nurse practitioner - Arlington, United States - Arlington County, VA

Description

Salary: $96, $149,156.80 Annually

Location : Arlington, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: D-DHS-BH

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: DHS BHC Client Services Entry

Opening Date: 05/10/2024

Closing Date: 6/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information

Effective June 30, 2024: This position includes a $ gross signing bonus at hire and $ gross at the completion of the probationary period.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner within its Client Services Entry Bureau (Emergency Services/ Crisis Intervention Center) in the Behavioral Healthcare Division. The Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) serves as the receiving, walk-in, and drop-off facility for Emergency Services (ES) assessments, the site for Office-Based Crisis Stabilization Services (OBCS) and manages in-office support with the Emergency Team. This Nurse will support the ES, Crisis Intervention Center, Same Day Access (SDA), and will participate in an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, pharmaceutical and administrative staff to provide services, collaborate with external providers, and incorporate health and wellness needs into the overall plan of care of the clients serviced.

To learn more about Arlington County's Public Health Services, please visit PHD.

Specific duties include:

• Providing evaluations and psychiatric management of individuals experiencing a Behavioral Health (BH) or Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) crisis, including psychopharmacological treatment, psychotherapeutic support, and crisis intervention in collaboration with the treatment team and clinical supervisors;
  
• Supporting Office-Based Crisis Stabilization (OBCS) services and assisting with medical triage, monitoring, treatment, medication administration, and overseeing medical services provided to clients while in the CIC and/or admitted to OBCS services;
  
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of mental health to include patients' history, functioning, and service needs, as well as ensuring comprehensive healthcare needs are identified and treated;
  
• Conducting point of care testing, including vital signs, urine drug screens, and breathalyzer tests as well as ordering and interpreting laboratory data and radiological tests;
  
• Participating on an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, pharmaceutical, clinical, and administrative staff to provide services as well as collaborating with external providers and incorporating health and wellness needs into the overall plan of care for clients served;
  
• Developing treatment plans, including the prescribing and dispensing of medication, and documenting clinical care and services provided in the electronic health record;
  
• Utilizing a variety of clinical interventions, including best practice and evidence-based models;
  
• Referring to community health care providers for further assessment and treatment; and
  
• Educating clients about their illness(es) and providing them with health management information and techniques.

The successful candidate will possess experience with psychopharmacologic management of individuals with chronic mental illness and comorbid diagnoses. The candidate must also be able to work independently, have effective communication skills, and work well with an interdisciplinary team.

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Selection Criteria

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing;
  
• Completion of the requirements for graduation from a college or university program accredited by the American Nurses' Association, the National League for Nursing, or the Joint Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine, as an approved nurse practitioner education program.
  
• Prescriptive authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
  
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 60 days of hire.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience working in crisis services or a crisis unit such as a hospital emergency department;
  
• Experience working in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit; and/or
  
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.

Special Requirements

Licenses/Certifications: Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 60 days of hire. The Board of Nursing and the Board of Medicine may issue certification by endorsement to an applicant who has been certified as a Nurse Practitioner by another state, the District of Columbia, or a United States possession or territory. Visit to learn more.

Must possess a current CPR and AED Certification.

Driver's License: The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. A pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check will also be completed before hire.

Employment restrictions: To ensure that dual relationships are avoided and that employees who are also clients do not relate to their service provider as co-professionals, employees will not be hired by the County to provide or support services to the team or program in which they are current clients:

• You cannot concurrently receive behavioral health services from Arlington County Community Service Board (CSB) programs while employed in an Arlington County CSB program (exception Crisis Intervention services).
  
• At least 24 months must have passed between receipt of CSB services from Arlington County and employment in an Arlington County CSB program.

Additional Information

The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.

Work Hours: Flexible schedule Monday through Friday within the core hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The employee must be available to work after-hours and in emergency situations. Work is performed as part of a 24/7 operation and the worker must be available to work shifts as necessary. The employee may be required to participate in an afterhours, On-Call rotation along with other providers.

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All Nurse Practitioners are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at voice) or email .

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

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Please ensure your application supports your responses below. You must be certified or eligible for certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Virginia. Please provide the following:- Nurse Practitioner Education School Program Name:- Date of completion:- Nurse Practitioner License Number:- Date of Issuance:- Date of Expiration:- State of Issuance:

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Please indicate if you possess any of the following (Check all that apply):

• Prescriptive authority as a licensed Nurse Practitioner
• Current CPR & AED Certification
• Experience working in crisis services or a crisis unit such as a hospital emergency department
• Experience working in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit
• None of the above

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Please describe your experience working in a public health environment providing Nurse Practitioner services. If none, type "N/A".

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Are you sufficiently proficient in oral and written Spanish to perform examinations, answer questions about treatment plans, clinic procedures, and provide information about available health services for individuals who speak Spanish and have limited English speaking ability?

• Yes
• No

Required Question