Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

About the Role

We're seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team of compassionate caregivers at Cibola General Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital. Our facility supports professional growth and development while providing excellent patient care. Located in Grants, NM—one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe—our community offers a mild year-round climate, outdoor activities, low property taxes, and affordable housing.

Cibola General Hospital provides a wide range of services, including general surgery, 24-hour emergency care, intensive care, internal medicine, obstetrics, pathology, pediatric dentistry, podiatry, primary care, radiology (X-ray, CT, MRI), three operating rooms (including a scope room), clinics, lab services, pharmacy, cardiopulmonary, and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education, and follow-up care for patients with mental illnesses, disorders, or substance abuse problems.
• Examine patients and record medical history.
• Adhere to proper charting protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Order or execute diagnostic tests as needed.
• Submit health care plans and goals for periodic physician review.
• Analyze test results, diagnose conditions, and report findings to patients.
• Administer or prescribe treatment and medications.
• Refer patients to specialists as required for their well-being.
• Perform other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• 3+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, including mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, psychiatric medication management, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
• Current and active New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license in good standing.
• National Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) through ANCC.
• Active DEA registration in good standing.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Experience with adult and/or child and adolescent populations.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records systems (Cerner preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Skills

• Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide high-quality healthcare.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference checks, and a post-offer drug screen.
• Must be employment-eligible as verified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).
• Annual tuberculin screening required.
• Compliance with hospital-required vaccinations and competencies.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Health, dental, vision, critical illness, and life insurance benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• $0 generic prescription drug coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs.
• Gym discounts and Home Workout Program.
• Sign-on bonuses or relocation assistance for qualified positions (contact recruiter for details).
• Free housing for 90 days.
• 3-year contract.
• Annual CME expense coverage.
• Professional Liability Insurance, including tail coverage.