Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Multiple El Rio Locations - Behavioral Health

El Rio Health seeks Family Nurse Practitioners to join our outpatient and inpatient team providing care for El Rio patients at our various 15 locations and partnering hospitals in Tucson, AZ.El Rio offers a supportive, integrated healthcare environment with a strong emphasis on community care and provider well-being.

We're pleased to provide additional information about El Rio Health, Arizona's largest Community Health Center and the 16th largest Federally Qualified Health Center in the United States.

Here's what sets us apart:

Palpable Culture: Imagine walking into a workplace where genuine smiles greet you at every turn. Our atmosphere buzzes with camaraderie and mutual respect, fostering collaboration among diverse colleagues.

Comprehensive Care: With 15 locations serving over 128,000 patients annually, we offer integrated services under one roof, allowing you to make a significant impact on community health. On-site integrated services include:

Pharmacy

Nutrition

Laboratory

Imaging – X-ray, Ultrasound & Mammography

Behavioral Health, Outpatient and Inpatient

Community Outreach

Dentistry

Primary Care

Midwifery Services

OB/GYN

Pediatrics

Physical Therapy

Addiction Treatment

Integrated Pain Clinic

HIV/Aids

Breastfeeding Support

Teen & Young Adult Services

15 gorgeous and expansive locations, all including accredited level medical home environments.

Professional Growth: Our program includes 9 residency programs with various teaching opportunities from preceptor to faculty

Work-Life Balance: The only FQHC within the US accredited with “Joy of Medicine.” We prioritize your well-being with features like Provider Engagement Funds, Calm App subscriptions, and Wellness Council led by our Chief Wellness Officer.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Benefit from AI Scribes and Epic Superuser support.

Loan Repayment: Access various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.

Benefits: El Rio Health offers a generous time off package, providing new employees with an impressive 6 weeks of paid time off in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure, plus 9 paid holidays and 40 hours of CME Leave. $2,000 for CME coursework plus $2,000 toward licensure renewal. Paid Malpractice Insurance.

Accreditations: We're recognized by the Joint Commission, NCQA, and the Joy of Medicine.

We invite you to explore how El Rio Health can be the perfect launchpad for your medical career. To learn more or discuss opportunities, please apply and we can hold a brief and low-pressure conversation about our current openings.

El Rio Health seeks Family Nurse Practitioners to join our outpatient team providing care for El Rio patients at our various 15 locations in Tucson, AZ.El Rio offers a supportive, integrated healthcare environment with a strong emphasis on community care and provider well-being.

JOB PURPOSE: The Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient/Outpatient will provide quality comprehensive behavioral health care to a variety of patients, in an efficient and cost-effective manner, for psychiatric treatment to patients at El Rio Health, outpatient and/or inpatient in partnership with community hospitals. The Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient/Outpatient delivers high-quality care for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health and the physical and emotional support of patients and families. The Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner -Inpatient/Outpatient provides care to new and established patients in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality and integrity.

The Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient/Outpatient and clinical staff engage in the delivery of medical care in conjunction with budgetary, staffing, quality, and other functions of the teams which support the mission and goals of El Rio Health.

The completion of these duties, tasks, or assignments requires a high level of independent judgment and decision-making in the execution of the scope or authority and responsibility for the position. The Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient/Outpatient must be able to successfully perform all essential functions, duties, tasks, assignments, and responsibilities assigned within the El Rio organization at a location assigned by management. The incumbent in this position works with general direction and review and has discretion and independent judgment authority with respect to matters of significance for the assigned area.

The primary goal of the El Rio Health Behavioral Health Medical Provider – Inpatient/Outpatient APP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

The following functions and responsibilities will contribute to El Rio Health to achieve its KEY RESULTS:

World Class Experience for staff and patients

Healthier patients and employees

Positive Financial Result

Essential Job Functions:

Essential functions may vary based on employment status such as full time, part time, per diem status or outpatient versus inpatient.

Performs patient histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests

Analyzes reports test results medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and proposes treatment options

Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented emotional and medical conditions.

Maintains Medical Records with relevant patient data and case presentations for all services rendered, tests ordered, prescriptions, advice, and communications, in a manner consistent with regulatory agencies, diagnostic, and procedural coding documentation requirements, and the standards of good medical care.

Records complete, timely and accurate medical records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Prepares clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care to physicians, hospitals, and other individuals and facilities.

Works collaboratively with medical director and team for appropriate consults.

Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of emotional and physical health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease through lifespan

Formulates, executes, and reviews healthcare education delivered to patients and families for diseases prevention.

Ensures smooth communication and coordination with other health professionals for effectively delivering outpatient or hospital clinical service to patients.

Evaluates patients, performing examinations, and establishing preventive health practices.

Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion for patients.

Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the healthcare system.

Attends patient emergencies in the clinic and hospital environment.

As part of an interdisciplinary team provides care to El Rio Health outpatient and/or inpatient.