Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Company: Polara Health
Location: Prescott
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Full-time position (40 hours weekly) Fri-Sun We Value Our
Employees By Offering: Medical, Dental, Life, and Health Care
Benefits (FT) Up to 3 weeks of paid/sick time off plus 10 Holidays
per year (FT) Polara Health, Serving on the front-lines of mental
health treatment in Yavapai County since 1966, Polara Health
(formerly West Yavapai Guidance Clinic) is uniquely positioned to
improve access for people in need of high quality and affordable
holistic care. We are a beacon of hope, help and healing for over
7,000 individual and families and 1,300 children annually. Focused
on addressing the whole person through a client centered approach,
we offer holistic, transformative services that are tailored to
address the unique needs of each client, address the social
determinants of health and ensure coordination of care with loved
ones and other integrated service providers. Job Title: Inpatient
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner POLARA HEALTH'S
MISSION, VISION & VALUES The Mission of Polara Health is to provide
accessible, compassionate holistic care that strengthens our
community. We envision a community where the healthcare needs of
all are met. Our Values: Quality, Integrity and CompassionToward
this end, we offer a vast array of services for adults, families
and children living with mental and behavioral health disorders,
from case management and counseling to supportive housing and
vocational rehabilitation. Polara Health is the largest local
non-profit provider of behavioral health and crisis intervention
services in Yavapai County, and serves approximately 7,500 people
annually. GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION As a PMHNP you will skillfully
apply expertise to evaluate and diagnose patients and prescribe
psychotropic medications as needed. This includes the provision of
a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with complicated mental
health conditions in collaboration with the healthcare team and in
compliance with all agency, local, state, federal laws and
regulations. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide on-site
psychiatric services in an acute care setting including but not
limited to, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of those committed
persons referred by the medical, clinical services or security
staff. Prescribe appropriate psychotropic medications to address
mental health issues of the persons served. Assisting in monitoring
all psychotropic medication utilization or assisting in
coordination of psychotropic medication in a cost-efficient manner.
Provision of Multidisciplinary Treatment Plans for all applicable
persons served per company and facility expectations. Chart all
findings in medical records of persons served providing written
summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course or other
documentation requirements as outlined by Company and Facility.
Produce timely, accurate, organized clinical notes of encounters
and other relevant reports, logs and required clinical
documentation. When applicable, screen patients for placement or
possible transfer to outside psychiatric treatment facilities or
other community mental health facilities, or providing support to
staff to gain access to outside acute care facilities, if a
higher-level treatment is needed. MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
Effectively communicate with referring providers and client family
members; Comfortable with all age ranges; Provide psychiatric
assessment; Provide medication management. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE
JOB Education Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited
educational institution is required; ANCC - Psychiatric Mental
Health Nursing (PMHNP) certification is required; Ability to build
rapport and establish a strong therapeutic working relationship
with clients; Experience providing evaluation and evidence-based
psychotherapy with a broad spectrum of clinical presentations; Hold
a valid DEA. Experience: One (1) year experience providing
treatment to adults with various mental health disabilities
required Other: Needs to hold active Xwavier for Suboxone
Treatment; FNP or Acute Care Certified. EOE/Non-smoking facility.
Pre-employment drug screening/background check required. ** All
candidates must be able to obtain a DPS Fingerprint Clearance card.
It is the policy of Polara Health not to discriminate against any
employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race,
religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability,
sexual orientation, protected veteran status or national origin.
This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer,
compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship,
layoff and termination. Polara Health further agrees to take
affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.
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Keywords: Polara Health, Prescott , Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Prescott, Arizona
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