Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner performs psychiatric assessments as needed and participates in the ongoing treatment of clients. The Psychiatric NP will start on a part-time productivity arrangement and may develop into a full-time position upon successful performance and business needs. The Psychiatric NP may offer services to both Adult and Children / Adolescent population.

DUTIES

Conducts psychiatric assessments as needed and makes treatment recommendations.

Initiates, renews or modifies the psychotropic medications of clients.

Identifies possible medical problems and arranges referral to PCP or other medical facility.

Consults psychiatrist for complicated psychiatric problems, which are minimally familiar to NP.

Provides consultation and education to clients and staff about psychotropic medications as clinical load allows and as requested by supervisor.

Maintains client charts and records according to established guidelines and procedures.

Attends and participates in staff and team meetings as requested by medical director.

May supervise the clinical work of nursing staff at the discretion of medical director.

May provide medical orientation and training to other staff members including in service training sessions as requested by medical director.

May participate in the planning, development, and implementation of new services as part of the medical staff.

May provide initial assessment and care in psychiatric emergencies in consultation with

Coordinate all care and services required to enhance and facilitate the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma-informed care framework. This includes : 1) facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners / systems; 2) assisting with scheduling of and compliance with preventative and specialty physical health interventions; 3) integrating treatment interventions to address both the physical and behavioral health needs of the person / family concurrently; 4) assist persons / families served with education and resources outlining the interplay of physical and behavioral health issues on overall wellness and quality of life.

An individual may qualify for the position if the individual is able to “perform safely” the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. “Perform safely” means to perform without causing a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, as defined by 42 U.S.C. #12111(b) and the EEOC’s regulations, 29 C.F.R #1630.2(r).

Fee for service.

Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Requires possession of a certificate as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from the State of Arizona.

Candidates with 3 years post-graduation clinical experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Ability to perform a complete psychiatric evaluation, including medical symptoms, history and treatment that may be related to psychiatric symptomatology.

Demonstrable knowledge of all psychotropic medications that currently have general acceptance for use in psychiatry.

Working knowledge of the major risks and benefits of the medications, both as single agents and in combinations with other psychotropics.

Must show ability to find needed information about psychiatric illnesses and medications in a timely fashion.

Must be able to initiate and maintain medication plans that are likely to be followed and tolerated by the client.

Must be familiar with interpretation of laboratory tests that are frequently ordered in the clinical care of psychiatric clients.

Must be able to work with psychiatrists and to ask for consultation when it is appropriate to do so.

Must be able to integrate available data on clients in a sophisticated way, taking into account the source and reliability of the information.

Ability to interact with clients, their families, La Frontera employees, and community professionals and agencies in an appropriate manner.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge of the cultural characteristics of various minority groups or a willingness to become familiar with these characteristics and to use the knowledge in the care of La Frontera clients.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Other Potential Requirements

Bilingual (Spanish / English)

Physical Exam and T.B. Test

Availability to work evening and weekend hours

Fingerprint Clearance Possession of first aid and CPR certification

We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees .

Medical, dental, vision insurance.

Flexible spending Accounts

Health savings account with employer contribution.

403b retirement account

Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).

Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.

15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.

10 paid holidays.

Short-term & Long-term Disability.

Bereavement Leave