Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Permanent Position

• Permanent Only
• Fall 2019
• EMR: Cerner
• Monday - Friday
• 8am-5pm
• Salary + Benefits
• 3 years experience
• Relocation assistance if needed

POSITION SUMMARY

The psychiatric nurse practitioner provides outpatient services for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance in a rural health clinic setting. This includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations for patients based on referral from primary care providers.
• Provide appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Evaluate and prescribe medication as indicated.
• Order labs and review results with patients and referring providers
• Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Prepares accurate timely medical records of all services rendered including psychiatric and medical history and medication follow up.
• Provides coordination of care with outside providers, including primary care services.
• Communicates and collaborates with pharmacies for timely and accurate refill of prescriptions.
• Facilitates client linkage to community-based primary care providers.
• Provides staff training on various topics related to the provision of Medical and Psychiatric services to our target population.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other required meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• Current Board Certification (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Current and Unrestricted State of Arizona Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License
• Current and Unrestricted DEA license
• Three Years of Experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily office & administrative position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to environmental conditions, such as infectious/communicable diseases, noise, blood, and blood-borne diseases, chemicals and/or chemical fumes, odors, gases and dust. Exposure to distressed patients, families, or visitors. Able to function effectively under stressful situations.