Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services, including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach, across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area. With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own - STRIDE is the place for you. In order to ensure efficient, quality healthcare services, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides high quality psychiatric patient care. Additionally, the Psych NP provides clinical leadership to other providers around services within their scope of practice.
Requirements
- Master's in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Current RN, RXN, and APRN licensure in good standing.
- Demonstrated knowledge in psychiatric specialty.
- Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
- Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDE’s diverse patient population.
- Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to collaborate with other providers and clinical staff to develop continual quality improvement procedures.
- Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
- Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information.
- Skill in using a variety of computer software including but not limited to the internet and MS Office Products.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with electronic health records (EHR) system.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a PMHNP in an integrated clinical setting is preferred.
- Prior FQHC experience (preferred)
- Spanish fluency preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Follows evidenced-based practice guidelines and standards of care.
- Provides psychiatric diagnostic and medication evaluations for adults and children.
- Prescribes medications to patients, including counseling patients regarding the proper use and contraindications of medications as well as detect and diagnose adverse drug reactions.
- Works in collaboration with each patient’s Primary Care Provider to monitor treatment response.
- Arranges referrals and consultation for patients with behavioral healthcare needs beyond the scope of practice.
- Communicates and coordinates with community mental health agencies or hospitals for transfer of care if needed.
- Evaluates medical and behavioral health charts to determine appropriate patient care follow up and education regarding acute and chronic behavioral health conditions.
- Accurately and completely charts information regarding patient interactions into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Works within and supports a team based and integrated care model, which includes medical assistants, other medical specialties, dental, behavioral health, patient navigation, and care coordination.
- Provides support to psychiatric emergencies at the clinic.
- Assist in expanding the psychiatric program within STRIDE.
- Attends clinic meetings, specialty meetings, provider meetings, all staff meetings, and all other meetings as assigned.
- Helps determine topics of interest for specialty meetings to evaluate the quality and efficiency of patient care needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
- 401(k) with matching
- Work-life balance
- NHSC Loan Repayment
- Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- No nights, weekends, or major holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
