APRN PSYCH - PSYCHIATRIC -

Position Summary Function as an advanced practice nurse in Behavioral Health in the roles of consultant, educator, practitioner and researcher. Prescribe and distribute drugs and controlled substances. Develop and implement patient care based on research and national practice standards designed to improve patient outcomes in specialized areas. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed Responsibilities PATIENT CARE – Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute. PRESCRIP AUTHORITY – Prescribes and distributes all drugs, including controlled substances. PATIENT CARE – Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. PATIENT CARE – Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. PATIENT CARE – Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health. DOCUMENTATION – Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records. PATIENT CARE – Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment. PATIENT CARE – Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care. EDUCATION – Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff. TRAINING – Act as a role model for advanced practice professions, precept nurses, other advanced practice nurses and physician assistant students. RESEARCH – Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice. DEVELOPMENT – Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops. PATIENT SAFETY – Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols; demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety; identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk; report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner; encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand. Qualifications Education: Program Graduate. Advanced Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Experience: At least 1 year psychiatric experience. Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish or Native language (e.g., Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo). Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS provider within 30 days. Advanced Practice Nurse License (e.g., CNP, CNS, CRNA). Must be current. ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire. Physical Conditions: Medium: Exerting 20‑50 pounds of force occasionally or 10‑25 pounds frequently; may be up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Working Conditions: Significant Hazard: Chemicals, biohazardous materials requiring PPE. Substance use certification; violation may result in termination. 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire. TB testing required upon hire. Compensation Minimum Offer : $53.29/hr Maximum Offer : $74.90/hr #J-18808-Ljbffr UNM Hospital