Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP in Aurora, Colorado | Careers at CO - Aurora Center

Part-Time Schedule : 2-days per week (excluding Wednesday) at estimated 6hrs / day - 9 : 30a - 3 : 30pm

Location :  3551 N Chambers, Aurora, CO 80011

InnovAge PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an alternative to nursing facilities. It provides customized healthcare, social engagement, and exercise to older adults to help them stay independent and in their homes. PACE participants receive most of their healthcare and social support at an InnovAge center in their community. Each person in the program has a team of healthcare experts and a personal care plan that is focused on providing a personalized experience.

As a  Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)  you are an integral part of developing and delivering a personal care plan, ensuring high quality, clinically appropriate, team-based behavioral health care. Physical attendance at an InnovAge center(s) is essential to performing the job duties with the option to travel to meet participants outside of center. No on-call or weekend hours required.

You will

• Confidently and swiftly navigate ambiguous situations to manage participants care in real time
• Take bold action using evidenced-based medication management to support acute needs
• Emphasize gradual dose reduction
• Natural ability to integrate with primary care and other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members
• Adapt interpersonally to meet participant and IDT clinical needs in real time
• Pioneer InnovAges developing behavioral health integration program
• Serve as mentor / educator to PCPs regarding psychotropic medication management and behavioral change

Clinical Care - 70%

Administration - 30%

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