Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP/APN)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at the Auraria Campus will provide comprehensive initial evaluations for staff/faculty/students with psychiatric or substance abuse diagnosis. This position will be located on the Auraria Campus, Denver Colorado.
The Clinical setting is typical of a busy Family Practice medical office that includes psychiatry, with both walk-in and scheduled appointments. The Health Center at Auraria has a diverse patient base with varying levels of clinical complexity.
This position is full-time on site (1.0 FTE).

Requirements

• NP/APN degree
• Colorado Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with PMHNP-BC or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• RXN in the State of Colorado with active DEA certificate license OR eligibility to obtain upon hire with no restrictions
• ANCC or equivalent board certification to any qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of clients, faculty, staff and students.
• Needs to work well in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge, experience, and ability to manage complex information and computer systems.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of clinical practice
• Experience working with populations that have experienced domestic abuse, sexual trauma, or related women’s health

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations for staff/faculty/students with psychiatric and/or substance use diagnoses
• Provide psychiatric medication management follow-up
• Preform psychiatric crisis evaluations. Determine appropriate level of care, develop safety plan, refer to higher level of care if indicated, initiate M1 hold if appropriate
• Refer to and coordinate with specialists within the community if indicated
• Order appropriate laboratory monitoring for medication management, diagnostic clarification
• Serve as a consulting member of MSU Denver, UC Denver or Community College of Denver CARE/BIT (Behavioral Intervention Team)
• Collaborate with The Health Center at Auraria integrated medical care providers including primary care, women’s health and a registered dietitian
• Coordinate care with campus therapists and case managers, off-campus therapists, psychiatric providers (if patient is hospitalized, in PHP or IOP)
• Provide mental health education to students/staff/faculty through written information, presentations
• Serve as clinical preceptor to university students

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed