Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) - (Full-Time Exempt)

Bear Valley Community Hospital; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Family Health Center in an outpatient setting. The provider will evaluate and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions and coordinate care with specialists and other staff.

Requirements include an active California NP license, PMHNP board certification, DEA furnishing license, and BLS. ACLS/PALS preferred; outpatient clinic experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current California NP license with PMHNP board certification.
• DEA furnishing license required; BLS within 3 months of hire.
• One-year outpatient clinic experience preferred; EMR knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day outpatient psychiatric care with ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate care with specialists and ancillary services and collaborate with the health care team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm

Critical thinking

Bilingual preferred

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Stress management

EMR system knowledge

Education

Current California Nurse Practitioner License

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

DEA Furnishing License

BLS within 3 months of hire

Tools

EMR system familiarity

ACLS Preferred

PALS Preferred

Job description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Family Health Center

SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts - Exempt 5 days/weeek

POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the day-to-day management of patients in the outpatient setting. The Provider manages the behavioral health of patients by providing evaluation and management of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions. The Provider is responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services and shall work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide care to patients through ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Enhance the quality of patient management and satisfaction through support and collaboration with various internal and external programs/organizations.
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner License
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)
• DEA Furnishing License
• BLS within 3 months of hire

Education Preferred:

• ACLS Preferred
• PALS Preferred

Minimum Experience Required:

• Must be credentialed through Medical Staff for privileges to see patients within their scope of practice.

Experience Preferred:

• One-year experience working in an outpatient clinic preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR system or ability to learn and use the district Electronic Medical Record system

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to use communication skills to enhance learning through motivation, associations and repetition.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Must be able to withstand stressful situations.
• Critical thinking skills
• Bilingual preferred

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Is An Equal Opportunity Employer