(Archived) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Opening - $155k+

PMHNP/Prescriber

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Prescribes psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators of a patient’s status, including results of diagnosis and lab tests as appropriate to treat symptoms of psychiatric disorders and improve functional health status.

• Prescribes pharmacologic agents for patients with mental problems and psychiatric disorders based on individual characteristics, such as culture, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, age, and physical health problems.
• Evaluates indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed for self-administration by clients and ensures patient safety through the appropriate prescription and management of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Performs psychiatric evaluations and medication management;
• Evaluates the medical conditions of clients upon intake and as needed;
• Supervises nursing team if so determined appropriate by the company, including RN/LPN staff.

Communicates accurately, clearly, and professionally.

• Communicates in a positive, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Practices active listening skills and uses partnering communication strategies
• Interacts with coworkers and the community to build productive and collaborative relationships to support the achievement of agency and program goals.
• Understands and maintains private and sensitive information within the confines of need-to-know parameters.
• Reviews email daily and uses various writing styles and formats to produce effective communication including a clear purpose and intent.
• Maintains a calendar and uses calendaring to schedule appointments on a daily basis that is available for review.

Functions as an effective team member with co-workers and the community to build productive, collaborative relationships that support achievement of program goals and objectives.

• Shares pertinent information with director, contractors, and team members regarding work progress, successes, barriers, concerns, and other areas that may have an impact on the department’s services or image, may affect relationships with key participating parties within the confines of need-to-know.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings in accordance with department standards and schedule. Supports the decisions of the director and members of the management team to staff, participants, and the community.

Utilizes supervision effectively, takes initiative to secure professional development opportunities, and applies relevant information to the work setting.

• Prepares and participates in supervision that is regular, reflective, and collaborative in nature.
• Recognizes the personal limits of competencies and expertise, seeks supervision and guidance accordingly.
• Maintains a reasonable level of awareness of current professional information in fields of activity and undertakes regular and ongoing efforts to maintain competence in the skills used.
• Notifies supervisor of crisis situations, unusual incidents, and/or on-going problems within appropriate timelines (including reports to Child Protective Services).

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications:

• Duly licensed by the State of Arizona
• Proficient in electronic clinical documentation
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field or related field
• ANCC Board Certified
• DEA certified through the Drug Enforcement Administration
• Specialized advance training in psychiatry