Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatry- Full-Time - Aurora

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Graceworks Lutheran Services in Aurora, Illinois, seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide integrated mental health care under an undercollaborative arrangement with a Mental Health Physician. The role covers comprehensive medical evaluation, education and management for clients across preventive, acute and chronic care at VNA Health Center sites.

The clinician will assess histories, perform exams, order tests, manage treatment plans and document promptly, in collaboration with the

Qualifications

• IL RN license and APN-prescriber license in IL.
• Psychiatric NP board certification required.
• CPR certification; EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Current DEA certificate

Responsibilities

• Assess medical and psychosocial histories, perform physical exams, identify problems and formulate a treatment plan with education and referrals.
• Consult with collaborating physician for abnormal conditions or referrals as indicated.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests as part of the evaluation.
• Perform cardiac stress testing and other cardiac/vascular procedures as appropriate.
• Educate patients during exams to help them make informed health decisions.
• Complete client clinical records promptly according to policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Prescribing authority

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in APN

Psychiatric NP Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Code: 09222026

Location: Aurora, Illinois

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Description:

Undercollaborative agreement with a Mental Health Physician, provides comprehensive medicalevaluation, education and management for clients throughout the life cycle thatpresent for routine preventive, acute and chronic disease health care servicesat the VNA Health Center clinic sites.

Primary Functions:

• Assesses and interprets medical and psycho-social histories; performs physical examinations; identifies problems; formulates a plan of treatment, provides education and referral (as indicated); and evaluates effectiveness of treatment, education and/or referral.
• Consults with or refers clients with abnormal conditions or other medical, psychological or social problems to the collaborating physician or other appropriate referral source when indicated.
• Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
• Perform and oversee cardiac stress testing and other appropriate cardiac/vascular procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Completes client clinical record documentation in a timely manner specific to the clinical services provided, according to applicable policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Illinois, as well as current licensures to practice as an APN and to prescribe medications in Illinois; and current federal DEA certificate.
• Training and/or internship as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Graduated from a Master’s program for Advanced Practice Nursing.
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Board Certification required.
• CPR certification.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
2. Tactile, visual, auditory and olfactory senses intact.
3. Manual dexterity and strength sufficient to perform medical procedures.
4. Ability to drive a car.
5. Ability to deal effectively with levels of stress.