Nurse Practitioner (part-time) - CSU

Description

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a multidisciplinary team providing cutting-edge care for individuals experiencing mental health crises. The team consists of nurses, a prescriber, mental health clinicians, and case management staff who offer psychiatric care, psychotherapy, and social interventions in a five-day overnight unit. We are seeking a Part-time (20 hours per week) Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, experienced medical leader and lifelong learner who enjoys educating others. The CSU NP will perform medication evaluations, medication management, and psychiatric assessments for patients when the unit is full. During low census periods, the NP will provide outpatient support to the Psychiatric Access Clinic. This in-person, daytime position is supported by other prescribers, fostering a collaborative environment to find solutions for complex healthcare challenges at both individual and systems levels.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus Available! *Not eligible for internal employees and re-hired employees within 90 days from separation.

Based on part-time (20 hours/week). Prorated if fewer than 20 hours/week. Paid in two installments: 50% on first paycheck, 50% on paycheck following 6-month anniversary.

Salary for this role. The starting wage is based on years of licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. 

• $61,293.03 - $78,068.04 per year 

Schedule. This position is fully onsite/in person. The schedule will vary to include 20 hours of face-to-face patient care. 

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients assigned, on a regular basis. As within the State outlined scope of practice.
• Assure clinicians in assigned services receive appropriate clinical supervision, as necessary.
• Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage according to level of acuity, as needed.
• Share 24-hour on call responsibilities with other psychiatrists for residential, outpatient and emergency care, as assigned.
• Maintain availability by telephone for face-to-face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate.
• Provide utilization review of all patients in continuing care to ensure appropriate medical/psychiatric services are received, as needed.
• Attend team and other meetings, as necessary.
• Provide consultation with staff on patient care and difficult cases, as needed.
• Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies.
• Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
• Accurately and completely document patient care. Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner
• Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing with Prescriptive Authority.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry.
• Current Colorado NP license in good standing with State.
• Certified as an advanced practitioner of nursing by Colorado State Board of Nursing.
• Valid and Current DEA.
• Current knowledge of pharmacology.
• Ability to administer medications and injections.
• Knowledge of diagnoses and theoretical issues related to clinical treatment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn/utilize electronic health record.
• Treatment philosophy consistent with managed care principles.

Required Vaccination and TB Test. 

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary. 

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 20 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Up to 5 days PTO specific to Continuing Medical Education annually, plus $2,000.00 annual stipend for CME
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Additional Perks.

• Loan Forgiveness
• Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements, reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics, and DEI trainings.
• Because focusing on clients is what matters most, billing and administrative work is taken care of by your supportive team, so you don't have to worry about your own billing!

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.

Diversity Statement.

We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.

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Salary : $61,293 - $78,068