03/28/2024
Job Opportunity: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner NP (Part-Time)
Covenant Clinics, a leading name in exceptional healthcare, has been at the forefront of patient care in Las Cruces for over 18 years. Established by an empathetic ER physician aiming to provide swift and compassionate care for non-emergent medical needs, we're the ultimate choice for timely healthcare services. We are proud to serve our local communities and pleased that patients journey over an hour to engage with us for thoughtful care.
Join us on this impactful journey! Arcs Health is delighted to call for applications from dedicated and experienced individuals for the post of part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner NP at our Covenant Clinic in Las Cruces, NM.
Employment Benefits:
• A rewarding role that requires just one day per week.
• Competitive pay rate.
• Achieve the perfect work/life balance with our generous time off plan.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Significant experience in mental health services.
• Holds a Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed through the nursing board in New Mexico along with national board accreditation.
As our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner NP, you will be entrusted with a range of primary mental health services, focusing on promoting optimal mental health, preventing and treating psychiatric disorders, including medication management and treatment, in close collaboration with the medical director and multidisciplinary team.
Key Duties:
Perform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including patient mental status, current and past histories of violence and self harm behavior, substance use, level of functioning, health behaviors, trauma, medical and social history, and family history.
Analyze and interpret history, including presenting symptoms, physical findings, as well as assessment of the impact on acute, chronic physical illness, stressors in family system, social economic stressors, and family psychopathology.
Develop appropriate differential diagnoses. This may include ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, identifying typical and atypical presentation of psychiatric disorders, differentiate psychiatric presentations of medical conditions and arrange for consultation evaluation and follow up as needed.
Accurately diagnose commonly occurring psychiatric disorders, as well as exacerbation and reoccurrences of chronic disorders and symptoms of a new emerging disorder.
Evaluate potential abuse, neglect, and risk of danger to self or others, and assist patient and family in securing appropriate treatment environment to ensure safety.
Develop treatment plans for psychiatric disorders based on practice guidelines and evidence based standards of care. This includes treatment of acute and chronic psychiatric and mental health issues.
Prescribe psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators including diagnosis, lab tests, and patient status, to treat symptoms of the disorder and improve functioning and quality of life, ensuring patient safety through appropriate prescription management.
Maintain up-to-date individual charts on patients in adherence to governing agencies and SCC policies
Educate patient and family about diagnosis, treatment, and medication.
Manage psychiatric emergencies by appropriately determining level or risk and working collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate treatment.
Assist in coordinating patient care referrals to/with community agencies to provide continuity of care.
Advocate for patients’ rights regarding treatment options and use ethical and legal principles in patient treatment, with adherence to patient confidentiality at all times.
Other duties as assigned.
About Living and Working in New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM, nestled in the heart of the Land of Enchantment offers you an enriched life filled with sunshine, diverse cultures, spectacular landscapes and a host of year-round outdoor activities. With flavorsome cuisine, great schooling options, family-friendly neighborhoods, and continuous lively events, this place offers a lifestyle beyond compare.
Think you're an ideal fit? Excited about the opportunity?
Apply now and let us connect you with our recruitment panel. Reach out to team@arcs.health for assistance with the application process.
Covenant Clinics is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, s*x, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Job Details:
• Location: NM Las Cruces
• Worker Type: Contractor
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10
• Job Type: Part-time
• Pay: $70/hr
• In-person
• Work Location: In-person
