Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! 

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. You won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field. 

In collaboration with the psychiatrist, the Primary Care Consultant-Family Nurse Practitioner, provides direction for the management of patients with medical conditions. Responsible for providing medical consultations and providing comprehensive, direct services to patients and their families including assessment of physical symptoms and pharmacological interventions.

• Responsible for conducting admission history and physical examinations for psychiatrically hospitalized youth and young adults within 24 hours of admission
• Makes appropriate medical referrals outside the organization when indicated
• Collaborates with physicians and RNs to review cases, provide treatment, and offer input regarding capability of providing care to patients with medically complex presentations
• Oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age appropriate care for the assigned population
• Provides education to staff and patients/families
• Work shifts to support inpatient hospital which can occur 7 days a week including holidays. Physical presence in the hospital generally 8:00 am-4:00 pm and ready availability by phone should one need to be off the hospital campus. Availability until 8:00PM to provide consultation by phone to hospital staff when identified as the on-call designee.

 Requirements:

• This position requires medical knowledge possessed by individuals trained as a family nurse practitioner.
• Minimum of 3 years experience practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner with both pediatric & young adult/adult populations.
• Current Minnesota RN license and NP certification/license.
• Must have ability to effectively work as a part of a treatment team.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office Products including Outlook and Word required
• Must have ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation.
• Must have strong skills in clinical case management, time management, and written and verbal communication.

Hourly rate for this role is, $53.00 - $70.00 per hour, based on education and experience.