DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

ARIZONA STATE HOSPITAL

Address: 501 N. 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008

Salary: $155,000 

Grade: 31

Closing Date: Open until Filled

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will serve as an independent member of the medical staff and will function as a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Provides inpatient psychiatric care to patients at the Arizona State Hospital. Responsible for psychiatric assessment. diagnosis and treatment to assist patients towards stabilization and recovery. Leads a multidisciplinary team and oversees the work of the clinical team in developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan. Coordinates with providers, families, guardians and other parties in developing a comprehensive discharge plan. Prescribes medication, orders lab tests and other procedures via the electronic Physician Order Entry system. Completes required documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. Participates in hospital committee when necessary and assists in developing policies and procedures when necessary. Works with interdisciplinary team members in coordinating care and treatment.

- Prescribes psychiatric medication and treatment and monitors care and progress towards treatment goals
- Conducts psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of patients at the Arizona State Hospital
- Provides leadership to multidisciplinary team in the development and implementation of a treatment plan
- Completes required documentation in the electronic medical record
- Attends hospital committees and medical staff meetings
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:
- Standard and practice in psychiatry including diagnosis of mental disorders.
- Evidence based treatment for mental disorders.
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
- Array of psychiatric treatments including psycho-pharmacology, diagnosis and treatment of serious psychiatric conditions,
- Interpreting and evaluating laboratory tests;
- Written and verbal communication skills, experience in leading a multidisciplinary team.
- Time management
- Decision making
- Problem solving and conflict resolution.

Ability to:
- Work in a psychiatric facility and maintain a positive working relationship with all
multidisciplinary team members
- Learn and adhere to policies and procedures
- Resolve conflicts
- Provide quality psychiatric services.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal
opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

- Master of Science in Nursing is preferred.

- A State hospital employee must be able to obtain a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1758.07 or must apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within seven working days after beginning employment.

- Must possess a current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner from the Arizona state Board of Nursing. Master of Science in Nursing.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 220-6462. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.