Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Provides psychiatric evaluation and on-going treatment. Ensures accuracy of diagnosis and appropriate pharmacological intervention. Monitors for medication side effects. Supports appropriate multi-disciplinary interventions. Maintains the electronic medical record. Performs all above tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician and assures appropriate documentation of supervision in compliance with State regulations. Interacts with other staff in a professional manner. Participates in urgent call rotation as requested. Attends specified clinic, medical staff, and educational meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric evaluations and follow-up for patients in a way that conforms to expectations derived from current clinical consensus superimposed on the standard of care.
• Demonstrates adequate skills for performing traditional nursing duties as necessary.
• Manages clinical data in a manner that enhances patient care and conforms to professional standards, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in formal weekly supervision and maintains records of physician supervision.
• When clinically indicated pursues additional supervision with physician and is responsive to that supervision.
• Responds to patient and staff questions in a way that is both timely and helpful.
• Serves as an active participant in clinical staffing team meetings and communicates patient information as needed to therapists, case managers, nurses, and physicians.
• Attends annual medical staff meetings, quarterly medical staff meetings, and other clinical meetings as required.
• Meets or exceeds targeted VPU percent Supervision of staff assigned under their leadership. Compliance with annual KPI evaluations and Catalytic Coaching.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

Qualifications:

Education Level: Master's Degree in Nursing with specialized training and licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Years of Experience:

Certification/Licensure: Has Certificate of Fitness (or initially, a temporary certificate) from the State of Tennessee granting prescribing authority in accordance with state laws. A DEA number is required for all current nurse practitioners. New hires must have applied for a DEA number prior to beginning work.

Physical Requirements:

Standing 10%

Sitting 90%

Squatting Occasional

Kneeling Occasional

Bending Occasional

Driving Occasional

Lifting Occasional

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $99,000.00--$148,525.00

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

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