Primary Care Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

About the role

Southwest Care Center seeks a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP to support their clinics in Santa Fe, NM. Relocation is available.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including patient mental status, current and past histories of violence and self-harm behavior, substance use, level of functioning, health behaviors, trauma, medical and social history, and family history.
• Analyze and interpret history, including presenting symptoms, physical findings, as well as assessment of the impact on acute, chronic physical illness, stressors in family system, social economic stressors, and family psychopathology.
• Develop appropriate differential diagnoses.
• Evaluate potential abuse, neglect, and risk of danger to self or others, and assist patient and family in securing appropriate treatment environment to ensure safety.
• Develop treatment plans for psychiatric disorders based on practice guidelines and evidence-based standards of care.
• Prescribe psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators including diagnosis, lab tests, and patient status, to treat symptoms of the disorder and improve functioning and quality of life, ensuring patient safety through appropriate prescription management.
• Maintain up-to-date individual charts on patients in adherence to governing agencies and SCC policies.
• Educate patient and family about diagnosis, treatment, and medication.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies by appropriately determining level or risk and working collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate treatment.
• Assist in coordinating patient care referrals to/with community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients’ rights regarding treatment options and use ethical and legal principles in patient treatment, with adherence to patient confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3+ years working in behavioral health or psychiatric treatment environment preferred.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Must have and maintain a current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and from the State of New Mexico.
• Must have and maintain a current nurse practitioner license awarded from the State of New Mexico.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must have valid NM driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field.
• Current NP license in the state of New Mexico.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing or related field.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their uses.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proficient in electronic health record systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus available.
• Relocation also available.
• Great work/life balance with generous time off plans.
• Tuition reimbursement availability through SCC and NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with substantial employer contribution, paid time off, professional development programs, and 340B prescription access.

Pay

Competitive salary with bonus available.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8-5 typical schedule with 32 hours of scheduled patient care and 8 hours of administrative time per week.