Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital's Ellis Family Care Clinic is looking for a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital providing inpatient, emergency, surgical, outpatient, and primary care services to communities in western Kansas. Through its Family Care Centers in WaKeeney and Ellis, the hospital offers comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages close to home. The campus includes a 37-bed Long-Term Care unit and a 10-bed Assisted Living community, creating a seamless continuum of care in one location. Following a recent $13 million expansion, the hospital continues to invest in modern facilities, expanded services, and exceptional patient care. Guided by the vision “To be the healthcare facility of choice for our community and surrounding area,” the team is committed to improving the health and well-being of every patient served.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a full-time, on-site Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role based in Ellis, KS. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for patients across the lifespan, including medication management and therapeutic interventions. Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring continuity of care within the hospital and affiliated care centers. The role involves conducting follow-up visits, monitoring treatment outcomes, educating patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options, and documenting all care in accordance with regulatory and hospital standards. The practitioner will also support quality improvement initiatives related to mental health services and contribute to a safe, patient-centered environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates should possess strong skills in Mental Health Nursing and Nursing, with experience caring for diverse patient populations.
- Candidates should possess expertise as Nurse Practitioners, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
- Candidates should possess skills in Mental Health Care and Psychiatric Care, including crisis intervention and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of Kansas, with psychiatric or mental health certification preferred.
- Graduate degree (MSN or DNP) from an accredited nursing program.
- Experience in hospital, primary care, or community mental health settings is beneficial.
- Strong communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, cultural sensitivity, and continuous professional development.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:
Our application must be completed to be considered for this position. Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable)to Human Resources, 320 N 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to hr@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call (785) 743-2182. Applications also available on our website: www.tclmh.org
******************
We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.
Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.
For hospital information: www.tclmh.org
For community information: www.tregocountyks.com
TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus.
