Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN/NP)

Wyandot-Behavioral-Health-Network; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN/NP) to provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care. The APRN will perform psychiatric assessments, manage medications, develop treatment plans, and monitor patients in collaboration with physicians and the youth psychiatry team.

Responsibilities include prescribing and transmitting orders, monitoring symptoms and adverse effects, reviewing labs, conducting histories, coordinating referrals, delivering

Qualifications

• MSN in Nursing is required.
• Active KS APRN license is required.
• DEA license active or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychopharmacological services and prescribes medications in accordance with protocols and agreements.
• Monitors patient symptoms, treatment effectiveness, adherence, and adverse effects.
• Reviews and utilizes laboratory results and other physiological data as indicated.
• Conducts physical and psychiatric assessments, obtains histories, and develops differential diagnoses.
• Identifies medical concerns and facilitates referrals to appropriate providers.
• Coordinates psychiatric medication management with the youth psychiatry team and clinical staff.
• Provides crisis intervention and ongoing management of chronic psychiatric conditions.
• Delivers patient education regarding medications and treatment recommendations.
• Maintains current knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based practices.
• Documents clinical information per Wyandot Behavioral Health Network policies.
• Maintains professional relationships with Medical Director and team members.
• Participates in review of medication protocols and updates.

Skills

Mental health theory

Ethics in MH

Diagnostic planning

Cultural sensitivity

Psychoactive meds

Psychopharmacology

Physical assessment

Psychosocial assessment

Education

MSN in Nursing

KS APRN license

DEA license active

Tools

Anasazi EMR

Job description

Description

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN/NP)

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN/NP) provides comprehensive psychiatric services to individuals receiving outpatient behavioral healthcare. Responsibilities include psychiatric assessment, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring of patients with varying levels of mental health needs. The APRN/NP works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care in accordance with professional licensure, applicable protocols, and collaborative practice agreements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides psychopharmacological services, including medication prescribing and prescription order transmission in accordance with applicable protocols, licensure, qualifications, and collaborative practice agreements.
• Monitors patient symptoms, treatment effectiveness, medication adherence, and potential adverse effects.
• Reviews and utilizes laboratory results and other physiological data as clinically indicated and consistent with established protocols.
• Conducts physical and psychiatric assessments, obtains patient histories, and develops differential diagnoses as appropriate.
• Identifies medical concerns and facilitates referrals to appropriate healthcare providers for further evaluation and treatment.
• Coordinates psychiatric medication management and related services with the youth psychiatry team and other clinical professionals, as appropriate.
• Provides or coordinates crisis intervention and ongoing management of chronic psychiatric conditions.
• Delivers patient education regarding medications, treatment recommendations, and preventive healthcare practices.
• Maintains current knowledge of psychopharmacology, psychiatric treatment standards, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Completes and maintains accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Wyandot Behavioral Health Network policies and procedures.
• Maintains effective working relationships with the Medical Director, Executive Director, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in the annual review of medication protocols.
• Reviews and updates physician/APRN collaborative practice agreements annually, as applicable.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master of Science (MSN), Nursing Required.
• Possess license to practice as an APRN by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
• Active DEA or ability to obtain.

Experience:

• 1 - 2 years in an APRN role within a behavioral health environment.
• 1 year experience working in an EMR system (Anasazi).
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in serving adults with mental illness.
• Knowledge of mental health theory and practice.
• Extensive familiarity with ethical considerations in the mental health field.
• Extensive familiarity with diagnostic and treatment planning approaches relevant to professional discipline.
• Possesses sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences.
• Possesses experience in the assessment and treatment of clients requiring psychoactive medication. .
• Ability to perform basic physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychopharmacological interactions.

Location/Travel/Work conditions and Considerations:

• Based at a central office, light travel is required to other locations, businesses, and community sites to meet organizational needs. Workday regularly includes multiple and/or conflicting demands.