Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Albany Community Health Clinic

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide psychiatric and mental health services to patients at the Albany Community Health Clinic located in Laramie WY.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• 1-3 years of nursing experience preferred
• ANCC Certification
• RN with APRN Recognition
• State of Wyoming Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License without restriction
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
• DEA Registration
• WY Controlled Substance Reg
• Valid CPR certification (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

Nice To Haves

• 5 Years Practice Experience
• FQHC Experience
• Healthcare Student Teaching Experience
• Primary Care-Behavior Health Integration Experience
• PCMH Experience

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of health and illness states. To do this, the clinician obtains and documents a relevant health history, performs a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, and diagnoses psychiatric disorders. The clinician then develops a treatment plan for mental health problems and psychiatric disorders based on biopsychosocial theories, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guidelines. Psychotropic and related medications are prescribed based on clinical indicators of a patient’s status, including results of diagnostic and lab tests as appropriate, to treat symptoms of psychiatric disorders and improve functional health status.
• Coordinate referrals and ongoing access to primary and other health care services for patients.
• Provide consultation to and seek consultation from other health care clinicians to enhance quality and cost effective services for patients.
• Maintain patient's electronic medical record and accurately document each patient encounter.
• May host students from the University of Wyoming School of Nursing.
• Participate in medical staff meetings and roundtable presentations; maintenance and promotion of AAAHC accreditation standards; guidance to SHS support staff; guest lectures as need arises.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees