Integrated Behavioral Health Psychiatric NP

TCA Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TCA Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Behavioral Health Department. You will provide direct patient care and support primary care providers in an integrated care model, serving children, adolescents and adults in a fast-paced community health setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with 3+ years of clinical experience, strong diagnostic skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• 3+ years of clinical experience with demonstrable experience in diagnosis
• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical evaluations
• Responsible for medication management and treatment planning
• Perform crisis intervention by telephone for patients during non-office hours as assigned
• Consult and advise the clinical staff and Clinical Director
• Manage care coordination with all other appropriate care providers
• Enter data directly into the Center's electronic medical records system
• Work with children/adolescents and adults
• Perform and/or assist in the administration of routine diagnostic/laboratory studies, clinical and therapeutic procedures
• Develop presumptive nursing diagnoses and implement treatment plans based on advanced nursing assessment/problem identification consistent with established practice guidelines
• Document assessments of patients' health and illness status
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment plans and redirect patient care based on findings
• Assess patient clinical/health education needs and instruct/counsel patients in one-on-one and small group settings regarding health matters
• Refer patients to clinical/health education classes, as appropriate for more in-depth services
• Provide telephone care to assigned patients, as necessary
• Obtain assigned patient vital signs and provide documentation
• Provide onsite patient care and outreach for our School Based Health Clinic and/or Mobile Health Unit
• Act as a resource person to other staff members

Education

Master's Degree: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

CPR Certification

Job description

TCA Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Behavioral Health Department. You will provide direct patient care and support primary care providers in an integrated care model, serving children, adolescents and adults in a fast-paced community health setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with 3+ years of clinical experience, strong diagnostic skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. CPR certification is required.