Psych Nurse Practitioner - Non-Crisis - Phoenix, Mesa, Avondale

Responsibilities

• Completes Urgent Psychiatric and/or Addiction Medicine evaluations with all patients referred to the 23-hour observation unit from all referral sources including, but not limited to, hospitals, urgent care centers, law enforcement, and other medical practitioners for the purposes of assessment, diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate with one another when admitting, transferring, or discharging a patient to a different CBI program or level of care and will document in the medical record to ensure a smooth transition.
• Be available or initiate doc to doc communication and coordination of care and document it appropriately.
• All patients on the unit are evaluated at least daily to provide necessary adjustments in treatment and discharge planning.
• Seclusion and Restraint: Seclusion and restraint interventions are used in accordance with CBI policy. Provide assessment for the appropriate use of seclusion and restraint. Write an order immediately if at the facility, or sign order in the electronic health record within three hours if given verbally.
• Discharge Orders: Review cases and discharge plans during rounds with assigned CBI medical staff. Document and sign full discharge orders and follow-up recommendations within 24 hours of discharge.
• Remain on the unit for the entirety of the scheduled shift. Complete Application for Involuntary Evaluation and Application for Emergency Admission (please see a more detailed job aid).
• Complete a TB skin test prior to working with CBI patients and annually thereafter. Obtain and maintain suboxone waiver for to treat the maximum number of patients for which the practitioner is eligible.
• Maintain necessary patient data logs as required when treating patients with buprenorphine to coordinate with the medical practice team and clinical team on caseload size. Provides evidence of CPR/First Aid prior to working with CBI patients and provides documentation of renewal every two years.
• Complete orientation as directed by CBI, which includes shadowing another CBI practitioner prior to working with patients. Maintain a minimum 85% compliance with documentation requirements. Adhere to the appointment scheduling protocols assigned by the medical director and monitored by the medical management team.
• Participate in quality management initiatives and correct any identified areas of deficiency within 72 hours; exceptions must be approved by the Director of Medical Practice in consultation with the CBI Medical Director.
• Attend and actively participate in practitioner meetings; actively participate in any state, regulatory, or accreditation surveys; participate in peer review activities and performance improvement projects.
• Give a minimum of 60 days’ notice for time off and will coordinate with peers to arrange for coverage for scheduled shifts. Notify Director of Medical Practice and Medical Director in the case of an emergency and inability to cover a scheduled shift.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the state of Arizona.
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Current Arizona NPI number.
• Current DEA number.
• Current Arizona NABP number.
• Current Arizona BUPRENORPHINE waiver.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience in psychiatric and addiction medicine.
• Experience with seclusion and restraint interventions.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient care.
• Experience with controlled substance prescription monitoring.
• Experience with e-prescribing.
• Experience with patient advocacy and discharge planning.
• Experience with quality management initiatives.