Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Start Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Employer matching

Job summary

Start Corporation in New Orleans, Louisiana, is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide psychiatric medication management as part of a multidisciplinary, community-based team serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

The role requires an NP license, driving capability, and the ability to document in electronic health records; the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical license as a Nurse Practitioner (required).
• Be over 18 years of age (required).
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing (required).
• Possess a valid driver’s license (required).

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health care services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment.
• Prescribes and manages medications.
• Practices on a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and uses EHR.
• Coordinates referrals to other agencies and specialists as indicated.
• Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings.
• Provides direct clinical services at the advanced practitioner level and may supervise staff.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

Behavioral health care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Empathy and communication

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medicaid/Medicare billing compliance

Job description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will provide psychiatric medication management alongside a multi-disciplinary, community based team serving individuals who have severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced clinical license as a Nurse Practitioner (required)
• Be over 18 years of age (required)
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing (required)
• Possess a valid driver’s license (required)

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of primary and behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes
• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Practices on a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides behavioral health care services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment.
• Prescribes and manages medications.
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.
• Provides clinic and community-based services as appropriate.
• Provides effective, research-based recovery based services.
• Establishes service plans and treatment goals based on accurate assessment and diagnosis.
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and at the time of the services.
• Fully utilizes approved electronic health records.
• Collects data in the required format to comply with all funding sources, accreditation, or other regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates referrals to other agencies and specialists as indicated by patient need.
• Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles when necessary.
• Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings.
• May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.
• Provides direct clinical services at the advanced, independent practitioner level using approved interventions and completing necessary documentation to receive payment from insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.
• Supervises other staff as directed.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by Supervising Physician or Program Director.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.