Description

TheUniversityof Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home toover 12,400 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. UCCS is among thefastest growing universities in the state and is consistently ranked as one ofthe top Western regional universities by U.S. News & World Report. ColoradoSprings, (pop. 400K+) is situated at the base of Pikes Peak, offers manyrecreational and cultural activities and was recently ranked by U.S. News andWorld Report as one of the top Best Places to Live in the U.S.

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Nature ofWork

Part-time(50%) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to work in a student basedhealth and wellness center. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner treatspatients from a variety of age groups with a variety of mental health needs.This position will conduct psychiatric evaluations and psychiatric follow-upappointments, and provide consultation to a multidisciplinary team ofphysicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, counselors, social workers andinterns from these disciplines. 

 

Examples of WorkPerformed 

• The PMHNP is responsible for providing health care to patients ofthe UCCS Wellness Center as directed by nurse practitioner scope of practiceand clinic protocols. 
• Completes histories, psychiatric examinations and assessments,orders diagnostic medical and psychological testing on all patients withappropriate documentation reflected in the medical record. 
• Triages walk-in urgent mental health care situations andcoordinates with emergency medical responders for safe transport to appropriatemental health facilities if deemed necessary. 
• Provides appropriate medication management and consults with otherclinic providers when appropriate. 
• Refers patients requiring behavioral health care that is beyondthe scope of the Nurse Practitioner’s practice to other appropriate providers.     
• Provides trainings/case presentations on psychopharmacologicalagents and aspects of psychiatric care to Wellness Center health and mentalhealth care providers and trainees. 
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with the clinic staff,students, and community providers to meet the needs of the behavioral health patientsbeing served by the clinic. 
• Precepts psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner studentsdoing clinical rotations in Wellness Center. 
• Participates in mental health and health services weekly staffmeetings and participates with routine chart reviews with other nursepractitioners as a condition of their articulated plans.   
• Assists other providers and staff with other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities

• Extensive clinical knowledge of psychiatric mental health and theability to provide mental health care services, including medication managementand counseling, to a variety of behavioral health patients at the UCCS WellnessCenter.
• Able to differentiate and respond to mental health care situationsthat require acute referral for hospitalization, and non-acute treatment.
• Ability to provide care to individuals from diverse ethnic,cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

For the purposes of FLSAthis position has been determined to be exempt from (not eligible for) overtimeunder FLSA.

Salary Range for 50% (PT)

$52,000- $57,200

TheUniversity of Colorado, Colorado Springs offers a full benefits package.  Information on University benefits programs,including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/employee-services.   

The University of Colorado iscommitted to providing a safe and productive learning, living and workingcommunity. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment.Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and whenappropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing with specialty certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by a national certification agency.

Unencumbered Colorado RN licensure and placement on the Advanced Practice Nurse Registry or out of state applicant licensures transferred to Colorado within three months of hire.

Full prescriptive authority in the state of CO as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or out of state applicant licensure transferred to Colorado within three months of hire.

Current DEA license

Job Category: Health Care
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Part-time
Posting Date: Sep 23, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing