APRN-Psych Community Health Bridgeport

Optimus Health Care; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 154,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Optimus Health Care Inc. is seeking an experienced Psychiatric APRN to join our Behavioral Health team in Bridgeport, CT. The position focuses on medically complex adults and adolescents in outpatient and IOP settings, with no weekend or on-call duties and one late evening per week.

The APRN will assess, diagnose, and treat, prescribe medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care in a community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and completion of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with mental illness or distress.
• Prescribe medications and monitor responses per approved protocols; adjust as needed.
• Document progress notes and treatment plans; maintain confidentiality and quality of care.
• Collaborate with the behavioral health team to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

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APRN-Psych Community Health Bridgeport

Behavior Health Full Time Professional East Main, Bridgeport, CT, US

Salary Range: $154,000.00 To $170,000.00 Annually

At Optimus Health Care, a career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. We’re proud of the dedicated professionals who bring compassion, skill, and purpose to their work every day, and we’re always looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us. If you’re looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to explore opportunities with Optimus Health Care. Your career. Your purpose. Our community.

Optimus is currently looking for an experienced Psychiatric APRN to join our Behavioral Health team and provide care to our medically complex adult and adolescent patient population in an outpatient setting and in an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) setting. This position is Monday through Friday with one late evening per week, (Tuesdays) with no weekend or call responsibilities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a member of the mental health care team in a health care system. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializes in psychiatric/mental health providing mental health services. The responsibilities of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner include but are not limited to conducting comprehensive assessment of personal, medical/substance abuse and diagnosis, counseling, prescribe medication, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies for people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, or dementia. In addition, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner establishes and manages treatment plans to address the individual mental health care needs of a diverse population.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides comprehensive assessment, plan development, implementation of plan of care and evaluation of effectiveness of interventions with revisions, as necessary.
• Initiate, monitors, alters medications and treatments according to approved protocols. Demonstrates thorough understanding of all requirements and practice standards relating to the prescription, administration of medications including compliance with organization policy and procedures, documentation, requirements, medication education.
• Monitors medication and initiates appropriate therapies for certain conditions and changes medications according to variations in a patient's response within established protocols.
• Observes and differentiates between signs and symptoms associated with normal human physiology and those indicative of pathological changes.
• Documents all relevant patient care issues in patients' progress notes and treatment plan all relevant patient care issues.
• Includes the use of seclusion and restraint when appropriate and alternative interventions, documentation requirements, disaster and fire procedures, infection control, risk management.
• It is sensitive to cultural diversity issues, treats patients as an individual, and considers the culture of the patients when providing care and treatment.
• Provides individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life span developmental needs of each patient.
• Ensures progress note and treatment plan documentation is in specified format, problem oriented, corresponds to the therapeutic order.
• Adheres to the established formulary for therapeutic regimens before using non-formulary procedures.
• Supports standards of psychiatric care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual judgments and actions.

Optimus Health Care, Inc. will provide quality assurance protocols and adequate monitoring of the tasks delegated by any or all of the following:

• Onsite supervision and consultation between the non-physician practitioner and an available physician with the department.
• Charts of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will be reviewed and audited on an ongoing basis as determined by the Medical Director.
• Case consultation time shall always be available and special times to discuss and review cases shall occur at regularly scheduled intervals as determined by the Medical Director.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successful completion of an approved Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program.

EXPERIENCE: One-three years’ experience in an outpatient setting. Familiarity with telepsychiatry and prior experience a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bi-lingual skills in Spanish preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in taking medical history to assess medical conditions and interpret findings. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence using current electronic media. Skill in developing and maintaining quality control/assurance standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly.

Working for Optimus:

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• 100% Outpatient Setting
• Excellent health & welfare benefit options
• Competitive Compensation
• Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.
• NHSC Student Loan Repayment, if eligible

Compensation decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal and Connecticut equal-pay requirements. The final offer will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, specialized skills, scope of responsibilities, market conditions, and internal equity. The salary range does not guarantee placement at any specific point within the range. Eligible employees may receive employer-sponsored benefits, covering medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; and other employer-sponsored benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.