Outpatient Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
About The Position
This role is for an Outpatient Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at High Plains Mental Health Center. The position offers a chance to grow your career and make a meaningful impact by expanding access to high-quality mental health care in underserved and rural communities. The center is committed to supporting employees with competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, including leadership advancement, expanding clinical scope, and continuing education through scholarships and dedicated support. This is an opportunity for an APRN who wants their work to matter, their voice to be heard, and their career to advance.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
- APRN licensure in the State of Kansas as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) designation.
- Proficiency with modern technology (e.g., computers, EMRs, telehealth platforms).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychopharmacological services, including prescribing medications in accordance with written protocols.
- Conduct psychiatric and physical assessments, history-taking, and differential diagnoses.
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient.
- Monitor patient symptoms and medication side effects.
- Serve as the primary point of referral for medical evaluations.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Offer crisis intervention and management of chronic mental health issues.
- Educate patients and families on prevention and treatment.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
- 403(b) Plan
- KPERS Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Benefits
- HSA & FSA
- 7 Paid Holidays
- NHSC & Nurse Corps-Approved Site [Eligible for Loan Repayment Assistance]
- Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
- License Renewal Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
