Nurse Practitioner RN AP PRN (62446)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

19d•$59 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our innovative Crisis Stabilization Unity (CSU), a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional care for individuals experience mental health crises. In this in-person daytime role, the NP will conduct psychiatric assessments, medication evaluations, and medication management services for the CSU patients, while collaborating closely with nurses, prescribers, mental health clinicians, and case management staff. When CSU census levels allow, the NP will also support AMHR's Psychiatric Access Clinic by providing timely evaluations and care for individuals needing urgent psychiatric services. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced prescribers in a collaborative environment focused on delivering state-of-the-art psychiatric care, psychotherapy, and social interventions within a five-day overnight crisis unit. The ideal candidate is passionate about behavioral health, committed to serving individuals in crisis, and enjoys working as part of a team to develop effective solutions and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing with Prescriptive Authority.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry.
Colorado Nurse Practitioner Licensure Requirement: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado NP license before providing any client services. Out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
Certified as an advanced practitioner of nursing by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Valid and Current DEA.
Current knowledge of pharmacology.
Ability to administer medications and injections.
Knowledge of diagnoses and theoretical issues related to clinical treatment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn/utilize electronic health record.
Treatment philosophy consistent with managed care principles.
Required Vaccination and TB Test. At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients assigned, on a regular basis. As within the State outlined scope of practice.
Assure clinicians in assigned services receive appropriate clinical supervision, as necessary.
Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage according to level of acuity, as needed.
Share 24-hour on call responsibilities with other psychiatrists for residential, outpatient and emergency care, as assigned.
Maintain availability by telephone for face-to-face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate.
Provide utilization review of all patients in continuing care to ensure appropriate medical/psychiatric services are received, as needed.
Attend team and other meetings, as necessary.
Provide consultation with staff on patient care and difficult cases, as needed.
Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Accurately and completely document patient care.
Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner
Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.