Are you passionate about serving an underserved population? Do you believe that everyone should have access to quality healthcare? Do you want to work in a team environment in which everyone is dedicated to this goal? Do you want to go to bed each night, knowing you made a difference in someone’s life? Are you ready to teach the next generation of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners?

The Attending Faculty position is a full-time employed position in a post-graduation PMHNP training clinic. Attending faculty are responsible to manage a psychiatric care patient panel, supervise learners in the clinical setting, and support problem-based learning, in an outpatient primary care setting. 

Compensation (Pay): $117,374 to $144,355/annually, based on experience.
*Other compensation may include signing bonuses, rural differentials, and relocation reimbursement.

Benefits:

• Medical - Dental - Vision - Life - STD - LTD
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Continuous Medical Education
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Perks Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program

Summary of Benefits: https://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes and demonstrates the mission, vision, and Core Values of Peak Vista.
• Assumes responsibility for the PMHNP Fellowship clinic/program in Medical Director/Program Director’s absence
• Supports fellows in their professional development. Provides direct and indirect clinical support to the Fellows through:
  • Consultation/Mentorship
  • Direct supervision
  • Prescriptive oversight
  • Prepares and delivers didactic lectures as assigned
  • Participates in the Fellowship evaluation process
  • Provides support with the annual Fellowship QI Project
  • Assist in the design, implementation, and revision of the Fellowship orientation and curriculum
  • Participates in the Fellow interviews, selection, and onboarding process
• Participates in PMHNP Fellowship recruitment and outreach activities as assigned
• Represents PMHNP Fellowship at committee meetings as assigned
• Contributes to scholarly work related to the Fellowship program
• Assists with the accreditation process
• Direct patient care:
• Performs mental status examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical response to medications and health care needs in accordance with guidelines
• Records physical findings and formulates an assessment and plan based on the patient’s condition
• Conducts brief therapeutic psychotherapy interventions as needed by patients
• Prepares and documents a comprehensive patient care plan in the EHR
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as long-term psychotherapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, or ECT
• Refers patients to other specialty providers or primary care providers for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment as clinically indicated
• Occasional travel inside and outside of the Colorado Springs area
• Proficient typing skills and use of Outlook programs
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, medical staff, leadership, and clinical staff
• Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community
• Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us
• Strives to deliver the best outcomes and highest quality service
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to the Compliance Plan and conflict of interest requirements
• Enhances the effectiveness; efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision Exercised: Demonstrates strong leadership skills, knowledge and abilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) in nursing preferred, Master's degree (MSN) or equivalent required; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Internet software and Database software. Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record.

Certificates and Licenses: Board Certified PMHNP Unencumbered Colorado RN, APRN (with PMHNP specialty), & Independent RXN License (or eligibility), CPR/BLS

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OSHA risk level/work environmental hazards: This position has been categorized as OSHA Level Three. See Exposure Control Plan for details. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands: 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.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

**PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com