El Rio Health is hiring a Advanced Practice Provider- Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - in Tucson, AZ as a contract position with a on-site work arrangement. The compensation range is $53-$78/hr. The average PMHNP salary in Arizona is $0K/year. El Rio Health currently has 2 open PMHNP positions on our platform.
IntroductionAre you are looking for a career with one of Tucson’s largest, most highly regarded healthcare organizations that offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, free health classes and makes a difference in the lives of more than one in ten Tucsonans?
Overview
Salary: $52.71 - $78.36 ...
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IntroductionAre you are looking for a career with one of Tucson’s largest, most highly regarded healthcare organizations that offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, free health classes and makes a difference in the lives of more than one in ten Tucsonans?
Overview
Salary: $52.71 - $78.36 per hour, depending on qualifications
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Advanced Practice Provider – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner delivers high-quality care for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, promotion of health and prevention of disease, and the physical and emotional support of patients and families. The Advanced Practice Provider – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides care to new and established patients in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality and integrity.
The completion of these duties, tasks, or assignments requires a high level of independent judgment and decision-making in the execution of the scope or authority and responsibility for the position. The Advanced Practice Provider – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner must be able to successfully perform all essential functions, duties, tasks, assignments, and responsibilities assigned within the El Rio organization at a location assigned by management. The incumbent in this position works with general direction and review and has discretion and independent judgment authority with respect to matters of significance for the assigned area.
Responsibilities
•Delivers healthcare in a professional manner that strives to meet or exceed those criteria set forth by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and The Joint Commission (TJC), as well as the internal standards that seek continuous quality improvements.
About El Rio Health
El Rio Health is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
•As part of an interdisciplinary team provides care to El Rio Health patients.
•Works independently with other members of the medical team.
•Performs patient histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests.
•Formulates, executes, and reviews healthcare education delivered to patients and families for diseases prevention.
•Ensures smooth communication with other health professionals for effective delivering of clinic service to patients.
•Evaluates patients, performing examinations, and establishing preventive health practices.
•Analyzes reports test results medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and proposes treatment options.
•Provides advice to patients for lifestyle changes that may improve their health or help to treat their emotional and physical health issues.
•Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of emotional and physical health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease through lifespan.
•Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
•Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the healthcare system.
•Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented emotional and medical conditions.
•Maintains Medical Records with relevant patient data and case presentations for all services rendered, tests ordered, prescriptions, advice, and communications, in a manner consistent with regulatory agencies, diagnostic, and procedural coding documentation requirements, and the standards of good medical care.
•Attends to patient emergencies in the clinic and hospital environment.
•Complies with terms of all payor contracts and any other legal requirements concerning discrimination, access to care and the standard of care.
•Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
•Maintains good standing with the Federal and State agencies avoiding any action that may lead to sanctioning, exclusion, or other ineligible status, and will notify employer immediately of any action, notice, or event that could lead to exclusion or the allegation of malpractice.
•Remains in compliance with the terms of the contract as well as all clinical and employment-related policies and procedures, terms, and conditions.
•Adheres to El Rio organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies, and standards.
•Adheres to El Rio Health organizational and department specific policies, procedures, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
•Records complete, timely and accurate medical records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
•Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
•Participates in ongoing Continuing Medical Education Programs.
•Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
•Continually seeks opportunities for clinical advancement, knowledge, and skill attainment.
•Attends program and committee meetings as assigned.
•Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position.
•Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.
RequirementsOther Duties and Responsibilities:
•In support of the Mission and Vision of El Rio Health, will at all times represent themselves as a professional role model of El Rio Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community.
•Supports El Rio by participating in community events which promote good health, and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of El Rio Health and the many services provided to the community.
•Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to El Rio Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance El Rio’s image with health agencies, professional associations, and the public.
•Ensures and supports the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.
•Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with El Rio operating systems and/or software programs by adapting to changing requirements and successfully learning and demonstrating new skills in response to software, system, and program improvements or upgrades.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience:
•Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing Program.
If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
•Active and unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure in the state of Arizona.
•Active Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in specialty area of Psychiatry.
•Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
•Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and advanced life support certifications if relevant to the practice area or facility; (Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
•Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
•Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
•Doctorate’s degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing Program.
•One (1) or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute, outpatient or ancillary healthcare environment.
•Clinical experience working in a Community Health Center Environment.
•Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.
El Rio Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
El Rio Health requires all employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. If the prospective employee does not possess this prior to hire, fingerprint application must be completed within 7 days post hire. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after applying for the fingerprint card.
All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).
All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
El Rio Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. El Rio Health is an equal opportunity employer.
