Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner performs psychiatric assessments as needed and participates in the ongoing treatment of clients. The Psychiatric NP will start on a part‑time productivity arrangement and may develop into a full‑time position upon successful performance and business needs. The Psychiatric NP may offer services to both Adult and Children / Adolescent population.

• Conduct psychiatric assessments as needed and make treatment recommendations.
• Initiate, renew or modify psychotropic medications of clients.
• Identify possible medical problems and arrange referral to PCP or other medical facility.
• Consult psychiatrist for complicated psychiatric problems, which are minimally familiar to NP.
• Provide consultation and education to clients and staff about psychotropic medications as the clinical load allows and as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain client charts and records according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings as requested by medical director.
• May supervise the clinical work of nursing staff at the discretion of medical director.
• May provide medical orientation and training to other staff members including in‑service training sessions as requested by medical director.
• May participate in the planning, development, and implementation of new services as part of the medical staff.
• May provide initial assessment and care in psychiatric emergencies in consultation with [information missing].
• Coordinate all care and services required to enhance and facilitate optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma‑informed care framework. This includes:
  • Facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners/systems.
  • Assisting with scheduling of and compliance with preventative and specialty physical health interventions.
  • Integrating treatment interventions to address both physical and behavioral health needs of the person/family concurrently.
  • Assisting persons/families served with education and resources outlining the interplay of physical and behavioral health issues on overall wellness and quality of life.

Requires possession of a certificate as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from the State of Arizona.

Candidates with 3 years post‑graduation clinical experience.

• Ability to perform a complete psychiatric evaluation, including medical symptoms, history and treatment that may be related to psychiatric symptomatology.
• Demonstrable knowledge of all psychotropic medications that currently have general acceptance for use in psychiatry.
• Working knowledge of the major risks and benefits of the medications, both as single agents and in combinations with other psychotropics.
• Must show ability to find needed information about psychiatric illnesses and medications in a timely fashion.
• Must be able to initiate and maintain medication plans that are likely to be followed and tolerated by the client.
• Must be familiar with interpretation of laboratory tests that are frequently ordered in the clinical care of psychiatric clients.
• Must be able to work with psychiatrists and ask for consultation when it is appropriate to do so.
• Must be able to integrate available data on clients in a sophisticated way, taking into account the source and reliability of the information.
• Ability to interact with clients, their families, La Frontera employees, and community professionals and agencies in an appropriate manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the cultural characteristics of various minority groups or a willingness to become familiar with these characteristics and to use the knowledge in the care of La Frontera clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Bilingual (Spanish / English)
• Physical Exam and T.B. Test
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours
• Fingerprint Clearance
• Possession of first aid and CPR certification

We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit…