Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP (Lifespan)

Job Description

Job Description

Our established Mental Health System throughout Arizona is hiring a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our clinic in Lake Havasu, AZ . We have an outpatient position in immediate need treating the lifespan patient population.

Recreation abounds for outdoor enthusiasts: bicycling, hiking, fishing, and boating are just a few of the activities one can do almost year-round because of our abundant sunny days!

NHSC/HRSA certified sites for the loan repayment program

Schedule: Full time Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; On Call is shared and telephonic!! Very limited on-Call!

Position overview:

• Examines and treats patients to assure continuity of care.
• Makes assessment of each patient which includes, but is not limited to, presenting problem, medical history, allergies, psycho-social problems, medications, and current living arrangement of individuals and their families.
• Reviews lab values that are abnormal and plans appropriate disposition/treatment in absence of the primary physician.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Identifies need for client/family teaching and/or referrals. Prioritizes patient needs based on assessment and patient verbalized areas of concern. Develops a plan for teaching based on mutual goals that addresses patients assessed and stated needs.
• Participates in a multi-disciplinary approach directed toward clients needs and care. Consults with other health care providers (i.e. case manager, family planning, etc.) Involves family members and/or significant others in plan of care, as appropriate.
• Provides care following approved protocols in a safe manner. Evaluates care provided and patients response to recommended course of treatment.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Insurance, IRA, Medical, Dental, Vision, Malpractice, and Five Days of CME Time with Allowance, Tuition/professorial devolvement reimbursement and much more!!!

Relocation Allowance and all expenses paid on site Interview (Spouse Included)!

Salary is experience driven with sign-on bonus!!