PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
About The Position
Provide psychiatric care to patients in accordance with Arizona regulations, Arizona State Board of Nursing requirements, Medical Staff By-laws, Rules and Regulations, and authorized clinical privileges. Collect and organize patient and family medical history and symptom information; conduct physical examinations; assess mental disorders; and develop treatment programs. The position provides outpatient care and psychiatric consultations in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, while maintaining accurate records, continuity of care, confidentiality, and compliance with prescribing regulations. The employee also participates in Medical Staff meetings, required training, committee work, and policy development, and may perform other duties related to the behavioral health department. Work is generally performed in a patient office with a moderate noise level. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. The job requires standing for extended periods, reaching, talking or hearing, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds or more depending on the situation.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.
- Unrestricted Arizona license as a Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Psychiatric and Mental Health specialty.
- Board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to pass Employee Health Program requirements and a background investigation.
- Interviewing, history-taking, and counseling skills.
- Skills in physical examination, screening, patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Ability to recognize limitations and refer appropriately.
- Ability to relate effectively and compassionately to patients and collaborate with physician and non-physician colleagues as part of a healthcare team.
- Knowledge and application of psychiatric diagnosis and of indications and contraindications of psychotropic medications.
- Familiarity with Navajo and Arizona law regarding voluntary and involuntary psychiatric admissions.
- Ability to perform detailed, accurate mental status examinations.
- Knowledge of criteria for determining whether patients require inpatient or outpatient treatment.
- Knowledge and skills in treating patients with alcoholism and other addictions.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of work experience in mental health.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric care, including history and physical examinations, screening and evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, preventive and counseling services, patient education, and referrals within authorized clinical privileges.
- Carry out assigned clinical and patient-care responsibilities in SMH outpatient facilities.
- Refer patients to a physician when indicated.
- Maintain complete and careful records of patient encounters and accurately document patient information and behavioral health activities.
- Maintain a log of controlled substances dispensed and prescribed, and follow Arizona regulations on prescribing or dispensing controlled and non-controlled substances.
- Provide continuity of care; obtain physician evaluation at least every 12 months for patients with serious mental illness.
- Conduct psychiatric consultations for patients in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings as requested.
- Provide clinical counseling services as required.
- Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA standards.
- Attend required hospital training and orientations and regular Medical Staff meetings.
- Comply with SMH personnel policies, departmental procedures, and professional standards.
- Recommend and participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, and participate in assigned Medical Staff and other committee work.
- Represent SMH to Chapters and Health Advisory Committees when requested.
- Communicate courteously, professionally, and sensitively with patients and families, and maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
- Identify problems and recommend solutions to improve teamwork and work processes.
- Help maintain a neat, clean, and safe patient environment; follow dress code, grooming, and safe-work policies.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned related to the behavioral health department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
