APRN INPATIENT - PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH

Join Our Team as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) University of New Mexico Hospital – Department of Psychiatry The Department of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico Hospital is seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and skilled PMHNP to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team in a unique float position. This role offers the opportunity to provide care across several key service areas, including: Crisis Triage Center Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) Psychiatric Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic This position is perfect for a provider who thrives in a fast-paced, high‑acuity environment, enjoys variety, and is comfortable navigating diverse clinical settings and patient needs. In addition to the float responsibilities, the role includes one 8-hour clinic shift per pay period, allowing for continuity of care and ongoing patient engagement. There may also be opportunities for panel management, depending on departmental needs. Position Highlights 12-hour shifts One 8-hour clinic shift per pay period Some weekend and holiday coverage Collaborative, supportive clinical environment Flexibility, clinical versatility, and strong communication skills are essential If you are passionate about delivering high-quality psychiatric care and want to work with a team committed to innovation, access, and patient-centered service, we’d love to hear from you! 

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Minimum Offer

$53.29/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 74.90/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: OPD Psych Providers

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Function in an inpatient / urgent care area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
* PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
* PATIENT CARE - Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care
* PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
* PATIENT CARE - Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family
* PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
* PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
* DOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records
* PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
* EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
* TRAINING - Act as a role model for advanced practice professions, precept nurses, other advanced practice nurses and physician assistant students
* ROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
* RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may 'not seem right'

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Program Graduate
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Accredited Advanced Practice Nurse

Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience