Psych APRN – Dually Licenses Family & Psych APRN

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is seeking a dual certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to work in a mobile capacity, providing care and coverage across multiple sites throughout Minnesota. The APRN will be certified in psychiatric and primary care to provide clinical direction, education, and coordination of interdisciplinary treatment to patients and clients within the program. Services provided are for short-term acute psychiatric and primary care both in person and through telemedicine, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advanced practice nursing care for primary care and psychiatric issues
• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients/clients with mental illness and/or acute or chronic health issues
• Conduct work in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers
• Prescribe medications and monitor and manage for side effects
• Serve on medical, nursing, and facility committees
• Provide health education to patients and clients

Work Locations

As a mobile position, this role requires travel to sites across Minnesota to provide care and coverage, including:

• Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (Fergus Falls, Alexandria, Baxter, Bemidji, Rochester, and Annandale)
• CARE sites (Carlton and Willmar)
• MSHS sites (Brainerd, Wadena, and Willmar)
• CABHH (Willmar)
• AMRTC (Anoka)

Travel expenses are reimbursed according to established travel policies including mileage, lodging, and meals.

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - 50% or more

Pay

Salary Range: $64.17 - $95.00 / hourly; $133,987 - $198,360 / annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• State pension eligibility
• Student loan reimbursement
• Sign-on bonus (current State of Minnesota employees are not eligible)
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities
• Vacation and sick time
• Annual pay increases

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus!

Why join our team?

• Our system is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who need it most
• Strong team structure
• Excellent administrative support

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minnesota licensure and current registration as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota
• Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota
• Minnesota licensure and current registration as a registered nurse
• Authorization from the Minnesota Board of Nursing to prescribe drugs and therapeutic devices

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of demonstrated APRN work experience in each of psychiatry and primary care
• Experience with inpatient psychiatric care
• Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Additional Requirements

• Resume must clearly describe your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held
• Reference checks and criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment
• Documentation proving freedom from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test is required prior to employment (TB skin testing is not accepted)

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.