Psychiatric nurse practitioner

Job Details:

Job Location: Grand Junction Main - Grand Junction, CO

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $64.92 - $87.55 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Sign on Bonus: $15K

Job Summary:

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will focus on providing high-quality psychiatric care to the patient population through comprehensive evaluations, creating treatment plans, medication management, and providing therapy interventions. A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work within the team care-based model to ensure full wrap around access and care is provided to patients.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including medical and psychiatric histories, mental status examinations, and review psychological factors to determine accurate diagnosis.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management, therapy and other interventions, tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
• Prescribe, monitor and adjust psychiatric medications as necessary, while educating patients about their medications and potential side effects.
• Provide evidenced-based individual psychotherapeutic interventions to address patient’s needs.
• Collaborate with primary and behavioral health providers, to ensure integrated care and address patient’s holistic needs.
• Assess and intervene in psychiatric crises or emergencies, making referrals for inpatient care when necessary.
• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures to support overall wellness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity when providing care to a diverse patient population.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of mental health services offered by Marillac Health.
• Participate in bi-monthly team meetings to assist clinical team with any patient panel needs.

Qualifications:

• Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Masters of Science in Nursing, with a psychiatric behavioral health emphasis, from an accredited college or university.
• Current and unrestricted license in Colorado.
• Prescriptive privileges.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred:

• 2 years’ experience working with diverse and underprivileged populations.
• Bilingual.

Additional Eligibility:

Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following: TDAP (up to date booster), MMR series, Varicella, HEP B series, Flu Shot, TB Screening, COVID - Recommended.