Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Company: Third Way Center
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
**Hiring Bonus in effect in total amount of $5000. Paid out in
three increments of 6 months, 1 year and 18 months**Third Way
Center is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work with a
multidisciplinary treatment team with high risk male and female
youth ages 13-20. We are looking for a creative and dynamic person
who likes to be challenged and seeks to learn and better themselves
professionally and personally. Our mission is to provide a
continuum of services in a home-like environment where at-risk
youth can work through their traumas, learn to take responsibility
for their actions and lives to become productive members of
society. The position will help to enhance the existing treatment
process and address the ongoing increased need for psychiatric
services present in the RTC environment, both QRTP, and
PRTF.Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited
to:Perform medication evaluations and ongoing medication
management.Consulting with and supervising staff regarding
medications.Supervision of paperwork and specific laws associated
with administering medication.Education related to meds, and
ongoing in-services throughout the year are essential. In-services
and education should be coordinated with the Medical Director and
Clinical Director. and Program Director.Working with families and
staff to understand and gather general medication
information.Gather medical history; both medication history and
medical history.Ordering appropriate monitoring laboratory
values.Medical and psychological hospitalizations need to be
implemented and possibly followed if appropriate. It is important
to note that the individual primary therapists are responsible for
the actual assessment and coordination of the hospital admittance.
All medical concerns need to be coordinated through the Assistant
Medical Director or the Medical Director.On-call is another duty of
the Registered Psychiatric Nurse-to be available during regular
hours and after hours on a regular basis and sharing on-call duties
with the Medical Director and other senior, supervisory staff.
On-call includes triaging emergency situations and making sure that
patients are safe. Situations can include assessing after AWOL,
suicidal/homicidal assessment and writing of MHH and familiarity
with 27-10 law, assessing substance use, occasionally emergency
medications. Also theOn call doctor/nurse helps with Certifications
at the PRTF levelConduct Health Screens for new patients that enter
Third WayBenefits:We have a generous vacation package. This
position comes with full benefits including medical, health,
dental, vision, 403b w/match, flex, accident, and disability
options. As your employer we pay 72.5% of your premiums for health
and dental for the first five years. That increases to 90% after
your fifth anniversary. We also want to invest in your growth
professionally as well as your health, and offer a staff gym that
you can use at your leisure. Benefits will start 30 days after your
hire date.Qualifications:M.D. in Psychiatry or Nurse Practitioner
specializing in adolescents and children. Two years experience
and/or training in a psychiatric setting highly valuedCandidate
must have a good understanding of psychotropic medications and
their side effectsCandidate must have developed awareness of
various medical conditions, medication interactions or side effects
that may affect the health or psychological functioning of a
clientBilingual preferred but not requiredAbility and willingness
to work in face-to face client settings or via video
telehealthSkills, experience, or vested interest in integrated
health care approachesComfort with or willingness to quickly learn
various technologiesThe candidate must also possess a current valid
Colorado driver's license, have a clean driving (no DUI/DWAI in the
last five years) and criminal record, and have the ability to
obtain QMAP, and CPR/First Aid certification. Additionally, the
candidate must pass an extensive background and DMV check as well.
We follow Federal Drug Screening laws.Must be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19.As a member of Third Way Center, we take on many roles
with our clientele. Empowerment and advocacy are critical in
working with youth. It is essential we understand cultural
diversity within the milieu, and are willing to learn new skills
and attend in-services as needed. We are committed to respecting
the dignity of persons served, understanding and enhancing the
opportunity for self determination, and improving our youths
ability in exercising healthy personal choices.by Jobble
Keywords: Third Way Center, Cheyenne , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Denver, Wyoming
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