Psych Nurse Practitioner - Non-Crisis - Tucson

Responsibilities

• Complete Medical Practitioner Admission Orders and CON (for a Physician only)
• Complete a psychiatric evaluation (HPI) in its entirety and document the evaluation in the patient file for each individual admitted to the inpatient behavioral health facility within 24-hours of admission.
• Reviews and acknowledges completed physical health H&P of each patient within 24-hours of admission.
• Reviews treatment plan and modifies to meet psychiatric, as well as, medical detoxification and physical health needs.
• Serves as patient advocate in all health-related matters, including the appropriate use of specialists, health services, and community resources.
• Initiates or recommends Consults and Coordination of Care.
• Provides necessary documentation and treatment for patients under petition or court-ordered treatment including Special Treatment Plan and coordinates Tx with the outpatient team.
• Documents and signs full discharge orders and follow-up recommendations within 24-hours of discharge.
• Documents review of discharge plan with the patient.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacotherapy for related psychiatric disorders, as well as, coordinated care for physical health, substance abuse treatment, and pain management.
• Evaluates each patient for addiction medicine protocol prior to discharge.
• Evaluates each patient for ongoing suboxone taper prior to discharge.
• Evaluates each patient for ongoing mental health/psychiatric care prior to discharge.
• Evaluates each patient for ongoing physical health issues prior to discharge.
• Maintain at least 80% of e-prescribing with a goal of 100%.
• Maintains 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.
• Maintain a minimum 85% compliance with documentation requirements.
• Not cancel patient appointments without prior notification to CBI.
• Not refuse to see CBI patient(s) without approval from the medical director.
• Adhere to the appointment scheduling protocols assigned by the medical director and monitored by the medical management team.
• Maintain a minimum 85% patient satisfaction.
• Complete and document all medication assessments and informed consents by the end of assigned shift or within 24 hours of seeing the patient.
• Review the Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring Program prior to treatment and coordinate care with other prescribing practitioners.
• Utilize e-Prescribing for all patient prescriptions as established in the CBI electronic medical record.
• Attend regular staffing and rounds on assigned patients; participate in the development of the patient’s treatment plan; provide clinical expertise for the treatment team for patient care; give appropriate direction and providing effective communication about patient care activities.
• Support utilization review activities by clearly documenting admission medical necessity and continued stay necessity.
• Support utilization management activities by providing reviews when requested by payors.
• Ensure necessary documentation and treatment for patients under petition or court order.
• Promote collaboration patient care by communicating with referring and receiving professionals.
• 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.
• Comply with agreed upon work schedules to provide coverage at the facility and meet the clinical and business needs.
• 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.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures established by CBI.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Arizona.
• Current DEA prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) registration.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience in managing patients with complex medical histories, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders.
• Experience in coordinating care across multiple disciplines, including psychiatry, physical health, and addiction services.
• Experience in developing and implementing treatment plans that address both psychiatric and physical health needs.
• Experience in conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations and documenting findings.
• Experience in initiating and recommending consults and coordination of care.
• Experience in managing medication regimens and ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Experience in providing patient advocacy and support in health-related matters.
• Experience in documenting and signing discharge orders and follow-up recommendations.
• Experience in promoting collaboration among healthcare providers and referring/receiving professionals.
• Experience in attending and participating in practitioner meetings, regulatory surveys, and performance improvement projects.
• Experience in complying with policies and procedures established by CBI.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs.
• Incentives.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.