Physician Assistant

Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerUnder the supervision of a credentialed physician, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering psychiatric healthcare to patients. Operates with latitude and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality, cost effective psychiatric health care to patients, manage health care systems, and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning research and theory-based practice.Essential duties and responsibilities include evaluating and monitoring the psychiatric condition of patients in collaboration with physicians and other care providers, determining and assessing the health status of new or existing patients, analyzing present patient care and the responses to the present care, completing required documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner, ordering appropriate medications, collaborating on care delivery, advocating for patients, and performing administrative duties.Education requirements include Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing (BSN and MSN), certification as a Nurse Practitioner, and specialization as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Licenses and certifications required include state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with psychiatric specialization, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner with Post Masters Psych certification PMHNP, and training in CPR, Handle With Care, and Basic Life Support (BLS).Required knowledge, skills and abilities include minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a psychiatric setting, minimum of 1 year of experience treating patients with eating disorders, knowledge of nursing principles and skill in their implementation, knowledge of community resources for appropriate procedures, skill in applying clinical psychiatric service practices, skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication, ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment, ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations, ability to prepare accurate reports and documentation, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.This position is a 1.0 FTE role with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and the on-call requirements listed below.On-call expectations include participating in the medical staff weekend call rotation, covering assigned facilities from Friday evening through Monday morning, conducting in-person inpatient rounds on Saturday and Sunday mornings, providing coverage for all psychiatric calls from inpatient units during the call period, and receiving additional compensation of $2,000 per weekend on-call assignment. Providers typically take call approximately once every 2–3 months.The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. Colorado pay range $120,000 —$150,000 USD.What we offer includes competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person's experience. That's why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.