Axis Health System
Location
Durango, Colorado
Salary
$131,040 - $138,902 / YEAR
Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for patients in a Walk-In Clinic. Collaborate with care teams to monitor patient response to treatment and refer patients to higher levels of care when necessary.
Requires a Master's degree as a PMHNP with at least 3 years of experience and active RN, APRN, and RXN licenses in Colorado. Must be board certified through ANCC or AANP and hold a current BLS certification.
The role of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and MAT as needed for patients via the Walk In Clinic (WIC). Provide consultation to care teams as needed, work with assigned nurse to monitor and ensure patients are responding to treatment. This may include ordering appropriate lab work, starting MAT protocols, referring patients to a higher level of care, and other activities related to patient care as indicated.
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. Required Experience: 3 years of experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Required Education: Master's Degree - PMHNP, Required licensures: RN, APRN, and RXN licenses – currently active in the state of Colorado. Required Certification: PMHNP – Board Certified through ANCC or AANP, BLS Salary: $131,040.00 - $138,902.40 annualized and considers preferred experience. Full-Time Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO) Health Savings Account Dental Flexible Spending Account Vision Dependent Care Account Life Insurance Short Term Disability Pet Insurance Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 4% match College Invest plans Annual Wellness Benefits Professional development benefits (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. Personal Days (9) Company Paid Holidays Loan Repayment Programs *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 25 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. Required Skills: Competent in psychopharmacology Knowledgeable in evaluation and treatment of patients with psychiatric symptoms Experienced with providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Comfortable working in an urgent care environment and completing multiple psych evals daily Excellent de-escalation skills, and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment 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. Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules. Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training 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. 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). Please visit our website at , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities. About Durango/Pagosa Springs: If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado Qualifications
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