Inpatient Psychiatry APP

About the role

Under minimal supervision provides psychiatric care as a nurse practitioner or a physicians' assistant. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, referral to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative support functions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
  • Monitors and evaluates the psychiatric condition of each patient and, in collaboration with the psychiatrist and other disciplines, makes decisions regarding treatment changes.
  • Refers patient to specialized services as needed.
  • Determines and assesses the mental health status of patients by reviewing records and obtaining comprehensive behavioral health histories.
  • Gathers history from patient, providers, and family/significant others as needed.
  • Analyzes assessment data to formulate a unique plan of care through identified needs.
  • Relates assessment findings to multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
  • Identifies and reports any abnormalities in assessment data.
  • Performs best practices and maintains HIPAA compliance.
  • Orders and prescribes appropriate medications in accordance with pharmaceutical guidelines and standards and within statutory limitations or refers patient to a specialty area.
  • Initiates, performs, or directs other health care professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests.
  • Orders initial and/or routine laboratory tests and follows up on results; orders additional tests or refers patient to appropriate provider.
• Administrative and Documentation
  • Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner.
  • Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records.
  • Participates in the clinical education of healthcare students and new staff.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, and attending in-service meetings and workshops.
  • Collaborates with other health care professionals in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individuals.
  • Collaborates with Risk Management to resolve identified and potential problems and ensures proper reporting of events as dictated by policy.
  • Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors; treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect.
  • Adheres to and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health.
  • Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment.
  • Has regular and predictable attendance.
  • Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted effectively and appropriately for patients/clients.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpret appropriate cultural information.
  • Supports continuous quality improvement and Denver Health as a Learning Health System.

Requirements

• Education
  • For RN’s: Master’s degree from an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program required and Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program required.
  • For RN’s: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Board Certification required.
  • For PA’s: Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program required and Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program required.
  • For PA’s: Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam required.
  • For PA’s: Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry required.
• Work Experience
  • 1–3 years related clinical experience preferred.
• Licenses
  • NP – Nurse Practitioner – DORA – Department of Regulatory Agencies required or
  • PA – Physician Assistant – State Medical Board required
  • BLS – Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) – AHA or American Red Cross required
  • DEA Registration – DEA – Drug Enforcement Agency required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledgeable and compliant with all regulatory standards, including specialty level requirements.
  • Knowledge of major concepts, principles and theories related to substance abuse and psychiatric disease processes.
  • Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective communication to elicit pertinent history from patients and negotiate problem solving.
  • Skill in performing patient assessments and formulating treatment plans.
  • Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of psychiatric medications.
  • Knowledge of individual and group dynamics and treatment methods to assist patient in achieving goals.
  • Skill in preparing written reports, medical records, and other documentation.
  • Ability to be actively involved in multidisciplinary teams relevant to quality improvement.
  • Ability to serve as a consultant to resolve/discuss ethical issues.
  • Ability to use computers and computer systems.
  • Ability to drive to different DH locations may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Pay

$133,100.00 – $148,900.00 per year

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans in addition to employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer; free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer