Psych Nurse Practitioner - Fellowship

Peak Vista Community Health Centers•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$95,727

About The Position

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 20 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 74,300 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). Thank you for your interest in the Peak Vista APRN Fellowship, PMHNP Track. The Fellowship is philosophically oriented around Benner’s Novice to Expert Model and the definition of the nurse practitioner as an expert RN clinician with a strong general nursing background who has received advanced education and training. Timeline: 5 Positions are available each year Application opens December 17th Deadline for submitting completed application and all required criterion is March 16th Interviews are scheduled following the March 16th closing date Candidates will receive an automated e-mail after submission of application Applicants are notified of admission decision by early May Orientation starts around Labor Day Criteria: Applicants will be expected to submit documentation requirements for consideration into the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Fellowship, PMHNP Track, The following items are required to complete the application process for the Peak Vista Community Health Centers Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Fellowship Program, PMHNP Track. All exceptions are at the discretion of the Program Director. The PVCHC APRN Fellowship, PMHNP Track application and all required documentation should be submitted electronically on the Peak Vista Careers Page through Applicant Stack. Deadline for complete application submission, including all required application criterion, is March 16th. Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com

Requirements

Must be graduates (by orientation date -- with less than 750 hours of supervised prescriptive within the PMHNP Specialty practice, as defined by Colorado DORA) or transitioning PMHNPs who demonstrate an intent to practice in a safety net practice setting
Must have at least 3 years of RN work experience
Certification in PMHNP specialty
Eligible for Active & Unrestricted Colorado RN & NP license (must complete by start of program)
Three (3) letters of recommendation – At least one from a clinic preceptor At least one from a work supervisor No peer references will be accepted
Transitioning Nurse Practitioners will be considered on an individual basis
Ability to commit to 12-month, full-time program
Submit an essay answering the following (500 words): Describe your work history and how it has prepared you to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Share a specific example (professional, academic, or personal) of a time you assisted people from an underserved population. What are your professional values as a nurse practitioner? Discuss your expectations and goals of the Fellowship. Explain how you will contribute to the teaching and learning environment of Fellowship and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.
Completed PVCHC APRN Fellowship, PMHNP Track Application