Nurse Practitioner jobs in Tucson, AZ

Seeking a full time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a great team in Southeastern Arizona. This facility is located about 100 miles from Tucson.

POSITION SUMMARY

The psychiatric nurse practitioner provides outpatient services for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance in a rural health clinic setting. This includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations for patients based on referral from primary care providers.
• Provide appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Evaluate and prescribe medication as indicated.
• Order labs and review results with patients and referring providers
• Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Prepares accurate timely medical records of all services rendered including psychiatric and medical history and medication follow up.
• Provides coordination of care with outside providers, including primary care services.
• Communicates and collaborates with pharmacies for timely and accurate refill of prescriptions.
• Facilitates client linkage to community-based primary care providers.
• Provides staff training on various topics related to the provision of Medical and Psychiatric services to our target population.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other required meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• Current Board Certification (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Current and Unrestricted State of Arizona Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License
• Current and Unrestricted DEA license
• Three Years of Experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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JOB ID:KD42