Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Prescott, United States Valor Healthcare, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Assignment

This is a 52 week contract working with the Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Northern Arizona to help provide care to Veterans in critical need. There is potential to extend each year for up to 5 years in total. Typical shifts will be 8 hours each day with a general Monday - Friday, 8- 5 schedule.



Site of Service

Potential locations include:

  • Chinle VA Clinic
  • Kayenta VA Clinic
  • Page VA Clinic
  • Polacca/Hopi VA Clinic
  • Tuba City VA Clinic


Position Summary

As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic or medical center, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.



Core Responsibilities

  • Evaluates veterans for mental health disorders and appropriately diagnoses and treats mental health conditions.
  • Orders and performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures as related to mental health diagnoses and treatment and interprets test results for deviations from normal and provides follow up care.
  • Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs.
  • Performs appropriate interval follow up visits for necessary treatment of mental health diagnosis.
  • Refers patient to the VA medical specialist when indicated.• Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications and educates patients in relation to treatment plan.
  • Develops and implements patient management plans, assists in provision of continuity of care through the PCMM (Primary Care Management Module).
  • Evaluates patients records from medical providers outside the VA and works with the veterans utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
  • Conducts individual counseling/therapy.
  • Contributes to group therapy (i.e., PTSD groups; weight management; smoking cessation; grieving; and personal interactions).
  • Contributes to pain management plan as needed.
  • Involves veterans in planning and assuming responsibility for activities.
  • Refers veterans, when indicated, to community resources and other organizations.
  • Addresses issues such as advance directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards.
  • Inputs all patients’ information into VISTA/CPRS.
  • Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.
  • Maintains confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
  • Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
  • Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
  • Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
  • Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
  • Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
  • Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
  • Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational
Requirements:

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and graduate of an accredited program for nurse practitioner (MSN required), including preceptorship
  • Psychiatric Mental Health NP Certification by applicable professional organization
  • Minimum one-year clinical experience as an adult mental health CRNP. (Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract).
  • Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
  • Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
  • Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration


This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.


Valor Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status



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