Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Role and Responsibilities

• Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns.
• Documents items such as: chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment, and plan.
• Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Aids in overseeing Therapist’s intakes as applicable based on insurance requirements.
• Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures.
• Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up.
• Completes integrated healthcare referrals internally and externally as requested and as medically necessary.
• Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and provides consultation as applicable.
• Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner (48 hours) in the electronic healthcare record.
• Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice.

Full-Time Benefits

• Generous benefit package including:
• - Health - Dental - Vision - Life - Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• - Paid Holidays + PTO + Sick Leave
• - 401K
• - HSA
• - Employee Assistance Program
• - Annual Stipend and Time Off for Continuing Education
• - Professional Licensure Reimbursement

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license.
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid, DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card certifications.
• Effective communication skills.
• Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Takes Initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.