Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PRN (West Des Moines)

iaedp; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Career development pathways

100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well- 

401K with Company Match

Referral Program

Job summary

Pasadena Villa Outpatient in Des Moines, IA seeks a PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment and coordinate with external providers as needed. On-site weekly coverage is expected with potential virtual coverage at times.

Qualifications

• Active NP license in Iowa.
• Minimum 3 years in behavioral healthcare.
• Experience with PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital is preferred.
• Strong communication with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations to determine medical necessity.
• Provide medication management on-site weekly and by phone in urgent situations.
• Offer education and information to patients and families to increase treatment engagement.
• Collaborate with care team and external providers to ensure safety and quality of care.
• Complete medical records and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Active Iowa NP license

3+ years behavioral healthcare experience

Job description

Hours will be dependent upon staffing and census needs. Average availability needed may be one day weekly between 1-3 hours with a preference for Wednesday availability though we are flexible. May also include virtual coverage of Quad Cities location as needed.

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 Program

Join 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.”