Psychiatric PMHNP: Impactful Care + Sign-On Bonus

Indian Health Service; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan in a federally operated health system. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, culturally responsive treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, prescribing medications, and coordinating care across shifts and settings, with ongoing documentation and quality improvement support.

Qualifications

• To qualify, resume must demonstrate experience, education, and licensure as required for nursing roles.
• Education: graduate or higher-level nursing degree; licensure as a professional nurse; APN specialization may apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan, synthesizes histories, mental status, and diagnostic information.
• Prescribes and manages psychotropic medications; orders and interprets labs; monitors safety and efficacy.
• Assesses psychiatric emergencies and high-risk presentations; coordinates level of care and referrals.
• Develops and evaluates evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment plans, including psychotherapy when within scope.
• Provides psychiatric consultation to physicians and teams; supports continuity of care.
• Maintains accurate documentation and participates in program evaluation and quality improvement.

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan in a federally operated health system. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, culturally responsive treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, prescribing medications, and coordinating care across shifts and settings, with ongoing documentation and quality improvement support.