Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Remote CO/UT/NM ONLY)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Remote from Colorado, Utah and New Mexico ONLY

Commitment to Pay Standards: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). 

Position Summary: The role of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to provide medical health services to patients of the clinic, according to established clinic protocols.  Participate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive integrated health care services. This role may be located onsite in Montrose, CO, or conducted via telepsych from Colorado, Utah or New Mexico only. Consult with staff as necessary regarding clinical interventions for achieving quality patient outcomes.   Duties will be tied to the privilege granted to the practitioner by the medical staff.

Our ideal candidate for our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position will have formal training in area of specialization, experience in area of practice is also desirable or required dependent on individual and sponsoring physician and at least 3 years of experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

NP (Registered Nurse State of Colorado and Certified Nurse Practitioner in State of Colorado, DEA licensure and Prescriptive Authority, ACLS Certification, National Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification when applicable.

• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.

Salary:  $131,040.00 - $138,902.40 annualized and considers preferred experience.

Benefits:

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)               •            Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match    •            Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account               •            Dental
• Flexible Spending Account          •            Vision
• Dependent Care Account            •            Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance                                •            College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits            •            Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs         •            (9) Company Paid Holidays
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

*This position is eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance through the Colorado Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (HRSA).  Additional details are available upon request.

Physical demands:   Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules. 

Required Skills:

• Requires the knowledge and ability to perform appropriate history and physical exam, order and interpret diagnostic studies, make appropriate treatment plans including ordering medications, prescriptions, and other appropriate clinical interventions.
• Ability to work closely with physicians and clinic personnel.
• Consults with appropriate physician regarding referrals or need for higher level evaluation.
• Competent in psychopharmacology
• Knowledgeable in evaluation of patients for psychiatric symptoms

• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with EMR and related systems that are central to modern patient health records.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency.
• Ability to follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately.

• Must be capable of independent judgment and action.
• Prescription and management of psychotropic medications.
• Familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of co-morbid substance use/abuse disorders, including ASAM levels of care.
• Ability to contribute to the development of an integrated health care model and clinic protocols that treat the “whole person.”

 Additional eligibility requirements:  Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire.

 About our Axis Health System:  We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.

 About Montrose/Delta/Hotchkiss:

If you’re interested in archaeology, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, exploring, or kayaking – Montrose is the place for you! 

Montrose and the surrounding area are perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Black Canyon National Park, just east of the San Juan Mountains is just minutes away and to the west, the Uncompahgre Plateau is waiting to be explored. Here, you are surrounded by the many opportunities and adventures waiting to happen.  From hiking and biking to kayaking and rafting with breath taking views of our majestic landscape.  When in Hotchkiss you can explore their vineyards and museums or find you self at the art center appreciating all the creativity or taking an art class yourself!  Montrose has an airport within 10 minutes from our Montrose locations, which has daily service to Denver, Dallas and Phoenix (including several other major US cities). Learn more about our area here:  Visit Montrose, CO.