Psychiatric Nurse Practioner

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team for nursing assessments, acute and preventive care, and collaborative patient management across in-person and telehealth settings.

The role includes supervision, prescriptive authority, and community resource coordination, with emphasis on timely documentation and care planning. Requires Master’s in Nursing and KBN credentials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and credentials from the Kansas Board of Nursing as a nurse practitioner.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory team setting.
• Must pass KBI, DCF child & adult abuse checks, motor vehicle screen, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Nursing assessments of patients seen in person, telehealth, and by phone; communicates essential information to the medical team.
• Obtains patient history, performs assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic studies; conducts preventive health assessments.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsels patients and families on preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Documents care delivery and nursing processes per standards and policy.
• Assists in multiple office locations; maintains medication stock and administers indigent medication programs.
• Communicates effectively with community agencies, labs, pharmacies, courts, etc.
• Maintains timely treatment plans, discharge summaries, and uses review documents.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner license (KBN)

Job description

Master’s degree and credentials from the Kansas Board of Nursing as a nurse practitioner. Two years of experience in a supervisory team setting. Must pass KBI, DCF child & adult abuse check, motor vehicle screen, and background checks. If the position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work purposes, the employee must have reliable, insured transportation that is properly registered and compliant with all applicable state and local requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently in the community.
• Proficient with computers and word processing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nursing assessments of patients seen in person, telehealth, and by phone. Includes assessment of side effects. Communicates essential information to the medical team.
• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventive health assessments, screening, and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and nursing policy.
• Assist in one or more office locations. Includes administration of IM medication, sample medication, and other medication. Maintain medication stock in compliance with Federal, State, and Center guidelines and requirements. Administers Indigent Medication programs.
• Communicate effectively with personnel of community agencies, laboratories, pharmacies, medical clinics, courts, etc.
• Informs of important information quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain and coordinate medical documentation in compliance with Federal, State, and Center guidelines and requirements
• Assists in the preparation of timely treatment plans, discharge summaries, and utilizes review documents. Includes computer records and prescription records.
• Consult with community groups and provide in-service education.

TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY:

For work-related travel, employees must operate company or personal vehicles responsibly, in accordance with all traffic laws, regulations, and organizational safety policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular and punctual attendance is required and is an essential function of this position.
• This position requires the ability to operate a vehicle as part of routine job functions.
• This position requires the ability to use a computer and software as part of routine job functions.
• Employees are expected to perform duties at the designated work location stated in the offer letter unless otherwise noted by your supervisor.
• Attendance at in-person meetings and training sessions is required, even for remote or hybrid roles, as necessary, unless otherwise noted by your supervisor.
• This is a salaried, exempt position. The typical work schedule may fluctuate and may exceed 40 hours per week based on operational needs. Flexibility is expected to meet the responsibilities of the role. Overtime will be compensated in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs as part of routine job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor or the Executive Director.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Exempt

SCHEDULE:

Full-Time or Part-Time

SALARY:

Per Pay Schedule

SUPERVISED AND EVALUATED BY:

Executive Director