Psychiatric Certified Nurse Practitioner; Contract

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver medical services to adolescents in Toledo and Lima. The role combines Telehealth and on-site visits in a hybrid schedule with experience in physical assessments, treatment adjustments, and documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing, RN license with ANCC/AANP certification, prescription authority, and prior adolescent health exposure. Strong IT and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Must be a Registered Nurse with valid licensure and board certification by ANCC or AANP.
• Must have prescription authorization.
• Nursing experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Must be available for on-call phone consultations as needed.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments on clients at intake.
• Diagnose health issues and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Prescribe and administer medicines and treatments as necessary.
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests as necessary.
• Maintain timely documentation and record keeping.

Skills

Adolescent health experience

On-call ability

Communication skills

Computers/IT literacy

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

EHR systems

Job description

Region:

Toledo

Compensation: commensurate with experience

Hybrid position; 1 day per week

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide medical services to our clients including performing physical assessments and treating acute, minor illnesses as needed in Toledo and Lima. This is a hybrid position utilizing both Telehealth and on-site appointments with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments on each client upon arrival and intake.
• Diagnose health issues; detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary.
• Prescribe and administer medicines and treatments as necessary.
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests as necessary.
• Identify abnormal findings and notify the client’s physician or consulting physicians.
• Assure the need for medical treatment for illnesses and/or injuries are being met.
• Assure the administration and implementation of physician orders, and when appropriate, educate the appropriate staff on administering medication and/or treatment as needed.
• Assure all documentation and required record keeping is completed in a timely manner.
• Assess minor illnesses and administer non-prescription medications per approved Standing Orders Policy.
• Schedule and coordinate examinations by the consulting physician for each child.
• Assure the program’s compliance with Medical Policies and Procedures as well as Standing Orders.
• Provide in-service training and continued education to staff on health-care related needs of adolescents, CPR, and First Aid.
• Maintain Red Cross CPR/First Aid Trainer’s Certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Must be a Registered Nurse with valid licensure and be board certified by either ANCC or AANP.
• Must have prescription authorization.
• Nursing experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• Must be available for on-call phone consultations as needed.
• Must be able to maintain compliance with attending agency required training programs.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills

• Reliable transportation with a safe driving record.
• Reliable, working telephone.
• Openness to working in diverse groups.

Qualifications

NYAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabilities and Veterans.