Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Psychiatry (Reno) (Reno, NV)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Psychiatry (Reno)

ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESUNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SCHOOL OF MEDICINERENO NVThe University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) is currently seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Working with a collaborating physician the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse cares for an assigned panel of adult patients with neuropsychiatric disorders in an outpatient clinic via telemedicine or both. With backup the individual evaluates patients devises a treatment plan and implements it referring patients with very complex neuropsychiatric and medical problems to clinic physicians or referring patients for psychotherapy as indicated. The position reports to the Chair Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM). As part of an evaluation of new patients the APRN will obtain a history and perform a mental status examination as well as appropriate physical examination and laboratory assessment. In follow-up the APRN provides medication management counseling and appropriate referral for other clinical services and completes documentation including medical notes and billing documents as needed. The APRN will review cases with collaborating physician acts as liaison with other clinicians as indicated for patients well-being provide court testimony and complete documents for emergency and involuntary admission as needed assists with research projects as appropriate including liaison for subject recruitment and attend clinic meetings.REQUIREMENTS Master s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with major in nursing and either (1) concentration in psychiatric nursing or (2) concentration in family medicine with extensive training in psychiatric issues and with certification and licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN.Licensure in the State of Nevada as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) completed by employment hire date. Must be eligible for malpractice insurance and be able to be successfully credentialed.The University of Nevada School of Medicine is the only allopathic medical school in the state of Nevada and its clinical mission extends to all areas of the state.Reno offers outstanding four seasons living 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe and skiing the amenities of a university town with excellent schools arts and entertainment and outdoor recreation. The State of Nevada has no state income tax.To apply please visit s www.unrsearch.com postings 13721 UNSOM recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education research and health care. Our school is an inclusive and engaged community and recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. We strive to develop culturally competent graduates to care for the residents of Nevada and the nation.Applicants are subject to a background check which may include criminal history credit history sex and violent offender registry education verification licensure and employment history.AA EOE. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Positions funded by Federal contracts may be subject to the E-Verify process for employment eligibility verification.