APRN PSYCH - PSYCHIATRIC CONSULT LIAISON -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse in Psychiatry to function as a consultant, educator, practitioner, and researcher within Behavioral Health. The role includes prescribing medications, developing patient care plans, and educating the care team to improve outcomes across neonate to geriatric patients.

The position emphasizes collaboration with primary care and a strong team-based approach, with responsibilities spanning inpatient, pediatric, and emergency care settings.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate
• Advanced Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist
• 1 year psychiatric experience
• Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo bilingual English/Spanish (optional)

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans within scope of practice protocols.
• Prescribe and distribute drugs, including controlled substances.
• Document patient care in the medical record and communicate with the health care team.
• Provide education for patients and families about care and treatment.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and counseling staff to ensure continuity of care.

Job description

Psychiatric Consult liaison is looking for an APP certified in psychiatry to join our team. We are seeking candidates that are committed to excellence in compassionate patient care, open to continuous learning and are effective communicators who thrive in team-based settings. We service Inpatient, pediatrics and Emergency department. The psychiatric consultant supports the collaborative care team and advises the primary care provider on appropriate medications and other treatment strategies, also providing the care team with educational support on diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Psychiatry

FTE: 0.90

Full Time

Shift: Days

Position Summary

Function as an advanced practice nurse in Behavioral Health in the roles of consultant, educator, practitioner and researcher. Prescribe and distribute drugs and controlled substances. Develop and implement patient care based on research and national practice standards designed to improve patient outcomes in specialized areas. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
• PRESCRIP AUTHORITY - Prescribes and distributes all drugs, including controlled substances
• PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
• PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
• DOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records
• PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
• PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
• EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
• TRAINING - Act as a role model for advanced practice professions, precept nurses, other advanced practice nurses and physician assistant students
• RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:

• Program Graduate

Education specialization:

• Advanced Nurse or Clinical Nurse Spec

Experience:

• 1 year psychiatric experience

Nonessential:

Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Bilingual English/Spanish Specialization in applicable area

Credentials:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• NM Advanced Practice Nurse License (CNP, CNS, CRNA)
• ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire

Physical Conditions:

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in term
• 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available