MID-LEVEL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$64,707.12 to
$97,593.12
PAY GRADE: 43
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
This Mid-Level Medical Practitioner is for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. The position will provide medical care in a psychiatric setting, perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is located at Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services in Sparks, Nevada. The incumbent provides assessment and treatment in a psychiatric setting; assesses mental health status and manages the mental health care of consumers in an outpatient setting; completes psychiatric assessments, performs examinations and develops diagnoses to initiate a program of treatment. The incumbent prescribes psychiatric medications, monitors patients for medication side effects, and adjusts the medication regime as needed. The incumbent also maintains accurate records documenting all findings, diagnoses, and treatments, including medications and changes in status in the electronic medical record. In this role, incumbents provide education and counseling to patients and their families to promote positive mental health habits. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other mental health professional in a fast pace environment. Our established team concept lends itself to positive outcomes for the consumers, and support for our staff members. Current licensure by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse with experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred. Incumbent may qualify for Education Reimbursement. NOTE: Per NV State Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of 48 hours per year (part-time prorated) through June 30, 2015.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Licensure by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners or certification by the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine as a Physician Assistant; OR certification of recognition as an Advanced Practitioner of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Special Requirements
Current certification of registration or license to prescribe from the Nevada Board of Pharmacy is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Licensure to prescribe controlled substances from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Certification or licensure to dispense controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices from the Nevada State Board of Nursing and Nevada Board of Pharmacy is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this series must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Current licensure by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners; certification by the Nevada State Practitioner of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Additional Position Criteria
CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Please list the certification(s) you have and attach a copy of the document to this application.
