Psych Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Department : Primary Care Behavioral Health

Reports To : Clinical Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides psychiatric services to patients facility-wide, as directed by the Clinical Director.

HOURS

40 hours per week.

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Participates in the formulation and update of policies, procedures, and protocols for the NP role in collaboration with the Clinical Director and Psychiatrist.

2. In accordance with written protocols, performs comprehensive evaluations and assessments, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and examinations, furnishing medication, including psychotropic medications, and takes responsibility for such therapy.

3. Documents in the client’s record goals, interventions, and clinical outcomes, in sufficient detail that any psychiatrist can review and evaluate the effectiveness of the care being provided.

4. Consults with staff to make referrals to other mental health or health care providers as needed.

5. Identifies possible infections, report, and document as appropriate; initiate standard precautions if needed.

6. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Master’s degree in nursing from an NLN-accredited college or university with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health nursing, or completion of a master’s-level Nurse Practitioner program with a post-master’s certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing.

• Completion of a State of California Board of Registered Nursing approved pharmacology course and minimum of 520 hours of psychiatrist-supervised experience in furnishing drugs and/or devices in not less than 6 months and not more than 12 months.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION

• An active California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) license as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• An active California Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certification

• A Furnishing Number approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, with advanced pharmacology courses and training.

• A DEA Number issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (PL 4024 (B); H&S code 11056) for Schedule III through V controlled substances.

• A National Provider Identification number (NPI)

• An active CPR Certification

SETTING :

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

ADA REQUIREMENT :

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.