Our Organization:
Come join a company that provides a superb opportunity to learn and advance within healthcare’s most fascinating area of growth! Arkos Health Company, our team delivers advanced, community-based health services to provide quality, patient-focused healthcare. Paired with an integrated system of care comprised of clinical and social services backed by a robust technology platform, our team strives to deliver on our mission to provide advanced, more accessible community-based health services that allow our clients to live healthier, more independent lives.
Please note: Must reside and be fully authorized to work in the US. **We are seeking remote applicants, preferably in Arizona, Illinois, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas or any state except California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Massachusetts and Washington.
How You'll Make a Difference:
Arkos Health is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, plan, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for member health needs. This position is recognized as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Independent Licensed Practitioner by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and will provide care within the scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, and regulations. The ideal candidate for this role demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise in working with members with acute and chronic conditions, as well as mental healthcare needs such as drug abuse problems, psychiatric disorders etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs history and physical assessments that are complete, accurate, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical presentation and/or problem based on referral visit type for members served. “In-home” and “referral visit type” may be located at private residences, facilities, AND provider offices. Visit type may include acute, palliative assessment or follow up, CHA, or home health request for evaluation
- Demonstrates and maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation in electronic health record
- Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of key elements of Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) and Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) model within 90 days of hire
- Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of key elements of Quality STAR/HEDIS measures within 90 days of hire
- Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and presentation of acute and chronic conditions
- Conducts thorough review of available member records in preparation for scheduled visit to assist in supporting capture of appropriate diagnosis, while utilizing critical thinking to interpret diagnostic studies and screening evaluations to develop appropriate diagnosis and plan based on results
- Identifies & diagnoses patient mental health & substance use problems and prescribes treatment
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and communicates results timely with member and provider
- Develops, implements, evaluates, and alters treatment plan of care as needed
- Manage general psychological conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of relevant treatment modalities and pharmacologic agents
- Participate in development of the Home Wellness and Palliative Care Programs to meet the health care needs of members
- Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of key elements of Quality STAR/HEDIS measures within 30 days of hire
- Rotation of telephonic on call coverage after hours
Qualifications/Skills:
- Current and valid State of Arizona RN license
- Board Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body for Nurse Practitioners required
- Unrestricted prescribing and dispensing privileges with DEA licensure
- Ability to problem solve and prioritize dynamic patient
- Flexibility, adaptability with ability to shift work assigned based on competing needs of the organization
- Driving is a requirement for this Current driver's license and proof of insurance
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing license with recognized Psychiatric certification required; Master’s degree in nursing preferred
- 2 years’ experience as Advanced Practice Nurse preferred
- Experience and understanding of population health management
Benefits:
- Employer-paid Medical Insurance
- Employer Paid Dental Insurance
- Employer-paid Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid Short-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer matching 401(k)
- 15 days annual combined sick/PTO with 9 paid holidays
Must complete our Culture Index Survey. Take the assessment at https://portal.cultureindex.com/public/survey/general/bg3VS0H2kF. This is not a pass/fail test and does not measure intelligence.
Arkos Health EEO Statement:
All Arkos Health divisions are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.
Arkos Health is a drug free workplace. All job applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and background check.
