Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PrimeHealth+

Colorado Community Health Network; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Marillac Health seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management within a team-based care model. You will develop individualized plans and provide therapy interventions to diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include prescribing and monitoring medications, educating patients, and collaborating with primary and behavioral health providers. A sign-on bonus supports this role, with a day shift focus.

Qualifications

• Psychiatric Mental Health RN/NP with MSN focus as required.
• Current and unrestricted license in state.
• Colorado prescriptive privileges.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations including histories and mental status exams.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with medication and therapy.
• Prescribe, monitor and adjust psychiatric medications; educate patients.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with primary and behavioral health providers for integrated care.
• Assess and intervene in psychiatric crises and refer when needed.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate EMR records in line with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate cultural competence in care.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient panel support.
• Attend bi-monthly clinical team meetings.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Interpersonal communication

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Electronic health records

Education

MSN in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health

Colorado RN license

DEA license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Salary Range: $64.92 - $87.55 Hourly

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Shift: Day

Description

Sign on Bonus $15K

Job Summary: As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will focus on providing high-quality psychiatric care to the patient population through comprehensive evaluations, creating treatment plans, medication management, and providing therapy interventions. A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work within the team care-based model to ensure full wrap around access and care is provided to patients.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct through psychiatric evaluations, including medical and psychiatric histories, mental status examinations, and review psychological factors to determine accurate diagnosis.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management, therapy and other interventions, tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
• Prescribe, monitor and adjust psychiatric medications as necessary, while educating patients about their medications and potential side effects.
• Provide evidenced-based individual psychotherapeutic interventions to address patient’s needs.
• Collaborate with primary and behavioral health providers, to ensure integrated care and address patient’s holistic needs.
• Assess and intervene in psychiatric crises or emergencies, making referrals for inpatient care when necessary.
• Educate patients on their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures to support overall wellness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity when providing care to a diverse patient population.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of mental health services offered by Marillac Health.
• Participate in bi-monthly team meetings to assist clinical team with any patient panel needs.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Masters of science in Nursing, with a psychiatric behavioral health emphasis, from an accredited college or university.
• Current and unrestricted license
• Colorado Prescriptive privileges
• Unrestricted DEA license
• Current BLS certification

Preferred:

• 2 years' experience working with diverse and underprivileged populations
• Bilingual

Additional Eligibility: Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following

• TDAP (up to date booster)
• MMR series
• Varicella
• HEP B series
• Flu Shot
• TB Screening
• COVID - Recommended