Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

• Evaluates new admissions to reach a diagnosis and treat identified mental illness.
• Re-evaluates patients under care to refine diagnosis and treatment as indicated.
• Prescribes medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary.
• Participates in the management of patients who require involuntary treatment including, but not limited to initiating Court-ordered evaluation and ordering the administration of involuntary medications.
• Participates as a member of the Medical and Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team, assists in developing Special Needs Treatment Plans (SNTP), coordinates with the Forensic Team for any patients in a forensic program, works with the medical staff to manage medical problems, which may include providing basic medical care and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participates in the development of psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are provided in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with psychiatric standards and appropriate for the correctional setting.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma/transcripts to support graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Current, valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• Current, completed PSV from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; including verification of "Prescription Authority".
• Current DEA/Controlled Substance Registration Certificate to prescribe Schedule II, III, and IV drugs.
• Current certification in Advanced Nursing Practice as an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health NP from the American Nurse Credentialing Center (AANC).
• Current, completed NPI verification.
• Current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
• ​Minimum one year of past work experience in this position.