Part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner-PsychiatricThe Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in a psychiatric setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Provides primary care to psychiatry and at-risk patients. Requires a master's degree.The successful candidate will / be able to:Knowledgeable of Federal, State Laws and Regulation, Accreditation and License requirements as governed by established policies and proceduresAssesses patient status and obtains a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination.Orders/performs appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness.Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. Develops and implements treatment plan including but not limited to prescribing/dispensing medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Makes appropriate adjustments of medications substitutions as needed for patient care.Patient / Family Education and Communication. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically.Participates in peer and quality reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Identifies, documents and actively reports issues and system barriers through appropriate administrative and medical staff channels.Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.Monitors patients progress along the continuum of care intervening as necessary to ensure appropriateness of setting and services provided are high quality, efficient and effective. Coordinates plan of care.Assist in discharge planning. Ensures an appropriate discharge plan. Facilitates implementation of discharge plan and discharge teaching and updates discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient's clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care.Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disordersOffer individual and group therapy to patientsPrescribe and monitor medications when necessaryMaintain detailed records of patient visits and progressAssist in the development of individualized treatment plansCollaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of careEducate patients and families about mental health and emotional disordersSchedule & Call Expectations:Part-time position: Monday–Friday.One weekday call shift approximately once per week.Weekend call coverage every 4-6 weeks:Friday at 4:00 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM (paid call coverage).May be asked to provide coverage for one extended holiday weekend per year based on departmental needs.What We Offer:Competitive payFull Time BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401k with Company matchGenerous paid time offPaid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementAdvancement and career development opportunities