Description
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Lifeworks (a subsidiary of Nystrom & Associates) you will be an important part of a vibrant and dynamic outpatient mental health provider making important contributions to the mental health of our local communities.
As part of our growth in Iowa, we are adding a compassionate and collaborative Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to the practice.
We do not require after hours or weekend call and are able to offer a high degree of schedule flexibility to help with work / life balance.
We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Nystrom & Associates employs over 90 psychiatric providers (mix of Psychiatrists, APRNS, and Physician Assistants) as well as over 900 non-psychiatric staff who provide psychotherapy, DBT, psychological testing, neuropsychological testing, outpatient SUD services, day treatment, nutritional counseling and case management for adults and children.
Responsibilities :
- Provide psychiatric diagnostic assessments, evaluates need for mediations, and prescribe as indicated
- Makes urgent assessments of person in crisis, evaluating as appropriate
- Provide information with others involved in treatment planning
- Attend and participate in clinical staff meetings and consultations
Requirements
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychiatric Nursing from an accredited college or university; active and unrestricted State of Iowa License to practice medicine
- Must meet Mental Health Professional Qualifications as per IA state statute
- Must have or currently be pursuing a mental health certification recognized by the board of nursing
- Candidates must have 2+ years of PMHNP work experience
- Knowledge of regulatory standards governing care delivery and operations
- Proficient in the use of computers; experience with Electronic Health Records is preferred
Benefits & Compensation :
Nystrom & Associates offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package including, but not limited to :
- Flexible schedules, no weekends, and no on-call
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Malpractice insurance
- PTO, Paid Holidays
- 401K, HSA, FSA
- Annual CME allowance
- Student loan forgiveness potential through the National Health Services Corps and / or Minnesota Student Loan Forgiveness program at some office locations