Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to evaluate and manage patient care effectively. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate diagnoses, prescribe medications, and partake in interdisciplinary treatment teams. Applicants are required to hold an unrestricted Arizona nursing license and have at least one year of relevant experience. This role is pivotal in delivering psychiatric services aligned with industry standards in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Must have current valid Arizona State Board of Nursing license for Psychiatric Mental Health NP.
• One year of experience in psychiatric mental health required.
• DEA/Controlled Substance Registration Certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new admissions and conduct diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications as needed.
• Participate in treatment management of patients requiring involuntary care.

Skills

Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Medication prescription

Development of treatment plans

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited NP program

Advanced Nursing Practice Certification

Job description

About Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC
We strive to be the premier national business solution for our clients, associates and business partners.

Connecting Great Companies with Great People

Founded on the principle that the right person in the right role can change everything, SEU-USA is more than just a staffing agency. Consequently, we are a strategic partner dedicated to building the powerful workforces that drive business success across the USA.

Job Description:

• Evaluates new admissions to reach a diagnosis and treat identified mental illness.
• Re-evaluates patients under care to refine diagnosis and treatment as indicated.
• Prescribes medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary.
• Participates in the management of patients who require involuntary treatment including, but not limited to initiating Court-ordered evaluation and ordering the administration of involuntary medications.
• Participates as a member of the Medical and Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team, assists in developing Special Needs Treatment Plans (SNTP), coordinates with the Forensic Team for any patients in a forensic program, works with the medical staff to manage medical problems, which may include providing basic medical care and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participates in the development of psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are provided in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with psychiatric standards and appropriate for the correctional setting.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma/transcripts to support graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Current, valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• Current, completed PSV from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; including verification of "Prescription Authority".
• Current DEA/Controlled Substance Registration Certificate to prescribe Schedule II, III, and IV drugs.
• Current certification in Advanced Nursing Practice as an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health NP from the American Nurse Credentialing Center (AANC).
• Current, completed NPI verification.
• Current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
• Minimum one year of past work experience in this position.