Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Aya Locums : Job Details

Specialty: Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)This is a PERMANENT, Full Time positionFacility is in a very rural location.Competitive Base salarySign on Bonus/RetentionRelocation ReimbursementFree Housing for 90 daysStudent Loan Repayment per yearPTO 20 daysNew Mexico Sick Leave 8 daysEligibility for Productivity Bonus3 yr. contractCME expenses annuallyProfessional Liability Insurance to include tail coverageRetirement in 403b with match & optional 457 without matchMedical, Dental, Vision coverageDisability coverage - Short term & Long term provided at no costJOB SUMMARYThe duties of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, providing accurate mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients suffering from mental illnesses, disorders or substance abuse problems; proper maintenance of records, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.PRIMARY FUNCTIONSExamine patients and record historyAdhere to proper charting protocolsDiscuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive planOrder or execute tests as neededSubmit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by PhysicianAnalyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patientAdminister or prescribe treatment and medicationsRefer to specialist as required for patient's well-beingOther responsibilities as assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMaster's Degree3+ years as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, managing common psychiatric medication and treatment plans and managing crisis situations.Must have and maintain current State of New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license in good standingCurrent National Board Certification (PMHNP) (ANCC)Must have DEA in good standingBLS, ACLS, PALSExperienced with adult and/or child and adolescent populationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESEffective written, verbal and electronic communication skillsShow initiative, creativity and problem-solving abilityAbility to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcareADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONSPrior experience using an electronic medical records system (Cerner)Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)RELATIONSHIP REPORTINGReports to the Practice Administrator/Chief of Staff or/Chief Executive Officer