Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Lake Superior Community Health Center; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

403b Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short/Long Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center seeks a certified Nurse Practitioner with a Psychiatric-Mental Health Specialization to provide lifelong psychiatric care. Responsibilities include diagnosis, treatment planning, and health education for diverse patient populations.

Qualifying candidates hold an accredited NP degree, PMHNP certification, and at least 2 years in community health or primary care, with CPR certification. Travel between sites may be required; HIPAA/OSHA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification Psychiatric-Mental Health Specialty.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community health or primary care setting.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history, perform exam and develop treatment plans within licensure.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; refer to specialists as needed.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and care team.
• Maintain documentation in the EHR per guidelines.
• Comply with policies, standards of care and HIPAA/OSHA laws.
• Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Develop positive working relationships with medical and referral communities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

PMHNP Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Provide psychiatric care for patients throughout their life span. Duties include diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric problems. Provides psychiatric health education, recommendations for counseling, and emotional support.

Functions and Responsibilities:

1.0 Perform history taking, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning within scope of licensure; perform preventive care and guidance within prescribed guidelines.

2.0 Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and treat clinical problems; make referrals to staff physicians and specialists as necessary.

3.0 Coordinate, review and manage individual patient care in consultation with the staff physicians and other members of the health care team.

4.0 Maintain proper documentation in EHR according to clinical guidelines and operational procedures.

5.0 Comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards of care and related laws and regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA regulations.

6.0 Miscellaneous Duties

7.1 Actively participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities

7.2 Develop and maintain positive working relationships within medical and referral community

7.3 Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• May require travel between sites
• Exposure to infectious disease
• Basic computer skills and office equipment used
• Vision and hearing corrected in normal range

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to Medical Director

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification Psychiatric-Mental Health Specialties.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community health or primary care setting.
• CPR certified

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide efficient and effective care consistent with medical best practices
• Able to provide health care in a sensitive, nonjudgmental manner to persons of all economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to independently manage patients psychiatric medications and care
• Ability to work independently and as member of health care team

Licensure and Credentials:

• Licensure and certification as appropriate to discipline; eligible for licensure in both MN and WI

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (403b)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development