Licensed Independent Practitioner

6 days ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona Full time
Job Summary:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will serve as an independent member of the medical staff and will function as a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Provides inpatient psychiatric care to patients at the Arizona State Hospital. Responsible for psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to assist patients towards stabilization and recovery. Leads a multidisciplinary team and oversees the work of the clinical team in developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan. Coordinates with providers, families, guardians, and other parties in developing a comprehensive discharge plan. Prescribes medication, orders lab tests, and other procedures via the electronic Physician Order Entry system. Completes required documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. Participates in hospital committees when necessary and assists in developing policies and procedures when necessary. Works with interdisciplinary team members in coordinating care and treatment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prescribes psychiatric medication and treatment and monitors care and progress towards treatment goals
  • Conducts psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients at the Arizona State Hospital
  • Provides leadership to multidisciplinary team in the development and implementation of a treatment plan
  • Completes required documentation in the electronic medical record
  • Attends hospital committees and medical staff meetings
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
  • Knowledge of:
    • Standard and practice in psychiatry, including diagnosis of mental disorders
    • Evidence-based treatment for mental disorders
    • Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies
  • Skill in:
    • Array of psychiatric treatments, including psycho-pharmacology, diagnosis, and treatment of serious psychiatric conditions
    • Interpreting and evaluating laboratory tests
    • Written and verbal communication skills, experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
    • Time management
    • Decision making
    • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Ability to:
    • Work in a psychiatric facility and maintain a positive working relationship with all multidisciplinary team members
    • Learn and adhere to policies and procedures
    • Resolve conflicts
    • Provide quality psychiatric services
    • Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master of Science in Nursing
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • A State hospital employee must be able to obtain a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. or must apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within seven working days after beginning employment
  • Must possess a current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner from the Arizona state Board of Nursing


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