Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (403b)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc. seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide care across the life span within a community health setting. You will diagnose, treat, educate and support patients, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include an accredited NP program, PMHNP certification, CPR, and at least 2 years in community health or primary care. Eligible for MN and WI licensure; benefits include a comprehensive health plan and retirement options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform history taking, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning within scope of licensure.
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests; refer to staff physicians as necessary.
• Coordinate, review and manage individual patient care with the health care team.
• Maintain proper documentation in EHR according to guidelines and procedures.
• Comply with policies, HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities; maintain relationships with referral community.

Education

Accredited Nurse Practitioner program

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