Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - prn (34864)

Magnolia Creek; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid EAP

401K with company match

Referral program

Job summary

Pasadena Villa Outpatient in Des Moines, IA seeks a PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to conduct psychiatric evaluations, provide medication management, and collaborate with the care team in our outpatient setting. An active Iowa NP license and at least three years in behavioral health are required, with PHP/IOP experience preferred.

On-site weekly availability is expected. We offer a supportive, evidence-based work environment within a nationwide network focused on clinical excellence and

Qualifications

• Active NP license in Iowa
• Minimum of three years in behavioral health setting
• Experience with PHP/IOP or psychiatric hospital a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ensure medical necessity for PHP enrollment.
• Provide medication management for PHP participants, on-site at least weekly.
• Educate patients and families to increase engagement and treatment success.
• Collaborate with staff on clinical activities and interventions.
• Maintain medical records and documentation to meet requirements.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Iowa NP license

PMHNP certification

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - prn (34864)# Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - prn (34864)Hot JobWest Des Moines, IA 50266## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypePer DiemEducation LevelGraduate DegreeCategoryHealth Care## Description**Why You Will Love Working With Us!**At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Pasadena Villa Outpatient is a leading provider of mental health treatment services across the region. We are a part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network which offers a continuum of care within our Psychiatric Network, Eating Disorder Network, including inpatient, intensive residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services nationwide.Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team and our team is committed to our clients!We are seeking a PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Des Moines, IA!Our facility has easy access to major transportation arteries, such as University Ave, and I-235, I-35/I-80, downtown Des Moines and the Des Moines International Airport.**What We Offer*** Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence* Multiple Career Development Pathways* 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support* 401K with Company Match* Generous Team Member Referral ProgramJoin our team! Be part of our amazing vision of changing lives empowering each client’s inherent strengths making a difference in countless lives, while being part of a larger nationwide network that is growing each day!**Position Summary**The position is primarily responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication consultation and collaboration with care team as needed. The position will provide pharmacological treatment, if indicated, and request and review any needed lab work. Position collaborates with team members, care givers, external medical providers to oversee and promote the health and safety of clients throughout the treatment process.**Relationships and Contacts*****Within the organization:***Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with staff, clients, families, facility, and peers throughout the organization.***Outside the organization***: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.**PMHNP Essential Responsibilities*** Conducts all Psychiatric Evaluations and ensures medical necessity for all individuals enrolled in the PHP.* Provides medication management services for individuals enrolled in PHP as needed. Available on-site at least weekly and by telephone in unusual or urgent situations related to medication.* Provides consultation, education and related information to patients and the families, if involved, to increase success of treatment and program engagement.* Directs and collaborates with staff on clinical activities and interventions.* Completes medical record and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner as needed to meet clinical, payer and other requirements.* Perform other activities as requested by the Director and assume other appropriate medical responsibilities as necessary.## Qualifications**PMHNP Experience:*** Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital experience desired.* Superior communication skills working with patients, family members, community stakeholders and staff.* Experience with co-occurring disorders and/or substance use disorders a plus.* Performs duties independently, responsibly and with a high level of integrity.**PMHNP Education:*** Position requires an active NP license within the state of Iowa and a minimum of three years’ experience within a behavioral healthcare setting, experience treating mental health services, strongly preferred.*Pasadena Villa Outpatient**provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment.* *Pasadena Villa**reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”**ISJPOP*