Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (403b)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care across the patient life span. Responsibilities include diagnosis, treatment planning, and health education, with collaboration across a pediatric, adult, and geriatric population.

You will perform history, examinations, orders and interpretations of tests, and coordinate care with staff physicians. Documentation and compliance with HIPAA/OSHA are essential, along with ongoing quality

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform history taking, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning within licensure scope.
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostics tests and make referrals as needed.
• Coordinate and manage patient care with the health care team.
• Maintain documentation in EHR per guidelines and procedures.
• Comply with policies, care standards and HIPAA/OSHA regulations.
• Engage in staff meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Develop relationships within medical and referral communities and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NP scope

Empathetic care

Independence in medication management

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Psychiatric-Mental Health 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