Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - West Lakes and Meadow Woods

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - West Lakes and Meadow Woods

A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.


Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers

• No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays
• A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
• Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement.
• Awarded "Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation" for five consecutive years.
• Awarded "Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families" by Orlando Sentinel.
• Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in the delivery outpatient psychiatric care including evaluation, monitoring, and diagnose patients to determine treatment and recovery plans. Counsel patients, write prescriptions, and monitor patients' progress, while being compassionate and sensitive to their needs and concerns. When appropriate, work with patients' primary physicians, social workers and/ or case managers to assist patients with their behavioral health needs.


Primary Responsibilities and Specific Duties Include:

• Adheres to current, applicable evidence-based clinical guidelines, standards of care, and standards of practice.
• Be familiar with CHC's program philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all CHC's policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Participate in collaboratives and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Executive Team. Work with QI to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
• Complete required documentation and assigned tasks on time (jelly-beans, EHR processes, telephone encounters, locking charts, payroll sheets, etc.).
• Understand the requirements of CHC's Exposure Control Plan. Assure compliance with this plan by support team members assigned to assist you. Personally utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
• Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at CHC in coordination with referral services representatives and care team nurses.
• Participate in team member outreach and off-site health care programs pertinent to specialty. Represent CHC Values and Mission in the community.
• Precept medical students as assigned.
• Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care/services are being provided.
• Assist in the review of behavioral health care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with Leader and/or CMO.
• Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
• Review incoming reports (labs, x-rays, EKG's, etc.), sign-off, and follow up per guidelines.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements. Provide accurate coding information in EHR that corresponds to care given and documented progress notes.
• Rotate to other CHC centers as needed to provide coverage.
• Report as needed to Leader and/or CMO any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CHC liability.
• Act as a resource for medical support staff. Provide support and encouragement to clinical staff and center Leader.
• Attend and participate in mandatory CHC meetings (center specific quarterly meetings, corporate meetings, and other meetings designated by Leader).
• Complete all required training courses on time and maintain proper certification.
• Participate in Peer Review and Quality Assurance activities as requested.
• Respond to requests and provide feedback for clinical support staff or center leader evaluations.
• Assist with the recruitment of other physicians and clinical staff.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinician team. Be supportive of coworkers.
• Maintain proper and professional appearance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Leader and/or CMO.

• Evaluate patient through conversations, interviews, and observations
• Administer patient tests or request testing/lab work; analyze patient data and results
• Diagnose patient with correct psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorder
• Familiar with crisis assessment tools and techniques
• Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices
• Provides oversight (if assigned) for members of the Behavioral Health Care Team
• Collaborate with patient's physicians and other medical staff to determine treatment when necessary

Qualifications:

Education:

For Certification the requirements for Education are:

• Applicants who graduated on or after October 1, 1998, must have completed requirements for a Master's degree or Post- Master's degree certification
• Applicants who graduated prior to October 1, 1998 are exempt from above requirement
• Graduates from either a certificate or currently closed program should submit supporting documentation that demonstrates program compliance with Board guidelines.

Experience:

• Three to five years of experience preferred

Certification/Licensure:

• Current certificate issued by ANCC and/or or AANP or eligible
• Active Florida license required
• DEA license preferred
• BLS certification required

Special Skills:

• This position requires a high degree of responsibility, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, and written and oral communication skills. This position also requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to quickly identify problems as well as their most effective treatments.
• Skilled in addressing patient care needs in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
• Skilled in working in a collaborative, team-based practice.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
• Adept at managing reasonable patient expectations and complaints.
• Some knowledge of accreditation standards (AAAHC, HRSA) preferred.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Internet, electronic health records and online resources).
• Logical, methodical approach to work and capable of meticulous record-keeping.
• Bilingual preferred.

Other requirements:

• Commitment and ability to keep up to date with scientific and technological developments/literature.
• Able to work flexible hours as assigned.
• Able to work at other CHC locations as assigned.

Background Screening Requirement

• This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants can find the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness information available at: