Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (Psych) - Part-Time

Job Title: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (Psych) - Part-Time

Reports To: Program Director

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC, established in 2009, is a growing, behavioral healthcare treatment platform treating adults with substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions under the Northpoint Recovery brand and adolescents with mental healthcare conditions under the Imagine by Northpoint brand. The Company serves patients with commercial health insurance and is an in-network model. Northpoint has grown from two facilities to fifteen today entirely on a de novo basis with plans to expand rapidly in both existing and new markets. Organizational values include humility, heart, inspiration and conviction. Our commitment to excellence means doing good for others and engaging in innovative empirical based treatment. In short, our mission is to help people get their lives back and show them respect and empathy in the process.

POSITION SUMMARY: The ARNP will provide consultation and direct patient care including diagnostic assessment, preventative and educational services, and medication evaluation and management to the patient population, in accordance with best care practices, industry standards, organizational guidelines, and state and federal laws. As a key member of the Northpoint team, this position will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide the best possible care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Provide advanced nursing services consistent with the ethical guidelines of the profession and the policies and procedures of Northpoint
• Conduct health assessments of patients with known or foreseen health problems
• Medication evaluation and initiation and short-term management of prescribed medications
• Ordering and interpreting lab tests, as needed, for patients prior to and/or during prescription management
• Consultation to physicians / mid-levels regarding any ongoing medical care, maintenance and disease prevention
• Case management, engage in education process
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to multidisciplinary team as necessary
• Document information regarding patient care and behavior as required in policies and procedures
• Utilize crisis prevention intervention when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and other individuals in the unit
• Participate in patient treatment planning and implementation under the direction of the Medical Director
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

• Masters Degree in Nursing with specialty in psychiatric nursing from an accredited program
• Current Nebraska State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to obtain licensure upon hire
• Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification
• Knowledge and skills in English usage, interpersonal relationships and excellent communication skills

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Quickly and effectively identify and resolve problematic situations
• Comfortable analyzing information and dealing with complexity
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Must hold a current and active Colorado State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license with prescriptive privileges
• Must maintain current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, handle, feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste, smell and be able to lift up to 20lbs
• Exposure to disturbed and potentially aggressive patients is possible. Stress ranges from low to intense depending on the situation

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and random for upon reasonable suspicion of use
• Completion of orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of employment
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Completion of background and reference checks

Job Type: Part-Time

Compensation:

• $55.00 - $75.00 an hour

Professional Development:

• Northpoint provides reimbursement for licensure fees
• Professional development, and the opportunity for continuing education credits to maintain licensure is provided at no cost to the employee

Part-Time Benefits Include:

• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
• Consumer discounts through LifeMart
• Free parking!

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Westminster, Colorado; reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA. Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.