Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

HealthOp Solutions•Prescott Valley, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health care in the Prescott Valley, Arizona area. The position is on-site and serves an assigned daily caseload of approximately 12 patients on a service with a typical census of about 24. Two providers alternate weekly coverage: seven consecutive days on, Monday through Sunday, followed by seven days off. Scheduled workdays are eight hours, either 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM without a lunch break. No overnight call is required, although on-call coverage may be requested based on coverage needs. Local travel between inpatient facilities may be required. The role covers the full course of inpatient psychiatric care, including admissions, evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, daily follow-up, and discharge. The provider manages acute psychiatric conditions, serious mental illness, behavioral health crises, and co-occurring substance use disorders, while responding to changes in patients’ status during scheduled hours. The role also involves timely documentation, care coordination, treatment team discussions, case reviews, referrals, and discharge planning in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, case managers, and support staff. Compensation is $80–$95 per hour. The position may be temporary or permanent and W2 or 1099, based on provider preference. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; HSA and FSA; an Employee Assistance Program; 401(k); paid time off; paid holidays; applicable shift differential; and educational reimbursement. Benefits eligibility may vary by employment classification.

Requirements

At least two years of inpatient psychiatric experience as a PMHNP.
Active Arizona RN and APRN licensure.
Current PMHNP board certification.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current Arizona prescribing and dispensing authority.
Active DEA registration.
Ability to obtain or maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Demonstrated experience with inpatient psychiatric admissions, daily patient management, and clinical documentation.
Strong working knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication management.
Experience managing patients with acute psychiatric conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Ability to independently manage a daily caseload of approximately 12 inpatient psychiatric patients.
Strong organizational skills and ability to complete admission paperwork, progress notes, and other required documentation efficiently.
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to work on-site in the Prescott area and follow the alternating weekly coverage schedule.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license.
Inpatient psychiatric assessment experience.
Psychiatric medication management experience.
Crisis stabilization experience.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to an assigned daily caseload of approximately 12 inpatient patients.
Perform psychiatric admissions, including initial evaluations, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, admission orders, and related paperwork.
Complete admission forms, clinical notes, assessments, and other documentation accurately and promptly.
Conduct daily follow-up evaluations, assess symptoms, and monitor patients’ clinical progress.
Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications, including treatment response and potential adverse effects.
Manage acute psychiatric conditions, serious mental illness, behavioral health crises, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Develop and update individualized psychiatric treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical progress.
Evaluate changes in patients’ psychiatric status and respond to urgent clinical needs during scheduled working hours.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, case managers, and other professionals to coordinate patient care.
Participate in treatment team discussions, clinical case reviews, and discharge planning.
Coordinate consultations, referrals, and additional medical or psychiatric evaluations when clinically indicated.
Support safe patient transitions through admission, ongoing treatment, and discharge, including discharge documentation.
Maintain timely, accurate electronic medical records in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
Perform additional clinical and administrative duties needed to operate the inpatient psychiatric service and follow applicable clinical policies, patient safety protocols, and professional practice standards.