Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Lake Superior Community Health Center; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short/Long Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center is seeking a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan. The role includes diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education as part of an integrated care team.

Responsibilities include order and interpretation of tests, coordination of care, and thorough documentation in the EHR while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and OSHA. Licensure eligibility in MN and WI is required.

Qualifications

• Efficient and effective care aligned with medical best practices.
• Ability to provide care with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic levels.
• Independent management of psychiatric medications and treatment plans.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform history taking, physical examination, and diagnosis for psychiatric care within licensure.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; make referrals as needed.
• Coordinate and manage patient care with staff physicians and team members.
• Maintain EHR documentation per guidelines and procedures.
• Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and organizational policies.

Skills

Cultural competency

Independent patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

PMHNP 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