Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position will play a key role in the fast-growing Behavioral Health Department of our multi-discipline primary care community health center. This position will be part of our evolving health services as we move to an integrated care model. As that happens, in addition to providing direct care to patients, this position will also help support the primary care providers and care managers in treating patients with behavioral health problems. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where the first concern is providing outstanding patient care.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical evaluations
• Responsible for medication management and treatment planning
• Perform crisis intervention by telephone for patients during non-office hours as assigned
• Consult and advise the clinical staff and Clinical Director
• Manage care coordination with all other appropriate care providers
• Enter data directly into the Center's electronic medical records system
• Work with children/adolescents and adults
• Performs and/or assists in the administration of routine diagnostic/laboratory studies, clinical and therapeutic procedures
• Develops presumptive nursing diagnoses and implement treatment plans based on advanced nursing assessment/problem identification consistent with established practice guidelines.
• Documents assessments of patients' health and illness status.
• Evaluates patient responses to treatment plans and redirects patient care based on findings.
• Assesses patient clinical/health education needs. Instructs/counsels' patients, in one-on-one and small group settings, regarding health matters (e.g. diets, disease therapy, normal growth and development, etc.).
• Refers patients to clinical/health education classes, as appropriate for more in-depth services.
• Provides telephone care to assigned patients, as necessary.
• Obtains assigned patient vital signs and provide documentation.
• Provides onsite patient care and outreach for our School Based Health Clinic and/or Mobile Health Unit.
• Acts as a resource person to other staff members.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Illinois Licensure
• 3+ years of clinical experience demonstrable experience in diagnosis
• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Education And Experience

• Completion of an accredited Master's Degree program for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
• Experience based on current needs of the practice

Certificates And Licenses

• Current Illinois RN
• CPR Certification

Language Skills

Ability to read, comprehend and communicate detailed instructions. Ability to prepare correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, physicians and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Competencies

• Analytical - Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting.
• OSHA - Highly likely to produce blood or body fluid exposure.