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The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides continuous and comprehensive
services necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention
and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Collaborates with physicians and/or mental health providers in the treatment
of clients.
Communicates quickly and effectively with patients, family members and other
providers.
Participates as a member of an interprofessional team of behavioral health and
primary care providers, patients and family members.
Conducts brief, evidence based and developmentally appropriate screening
Provides more detailed assessments when indicated.
Provides a range of prevention, treatment and recovery services for patients
with persistent illnesses.
Determines a differential diagnosis and plan for intervention through patient
evaluation.
Maintains a customer-oriented approach to meeting patient needs.
Maintains confidentiality and patient privacy.
Documents care provided.
Seeks consultations as appropriate, and acts as a consultant as requested.
Facilitates the process of ethical decision making as appropriate.
Performs comprehensive assessments.
Refers patients for further care and services within the clinic.
Adapts health interventions to the workflow and pace that is needed.
Utilizes teaching learning theory with patients and their families to
influence patient outcomes.
Identifies learning needs of various populations.
Contributes to the development of educational programs to meet learning needs.
Identifies system specific problems and resolve them performance improvement
processes.
Takes an active role to contribute to the improvement of office functioning.
Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory Duties (if any)
NoneJob Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Knowledge of the principles and skill in the practice of psychiatry.
Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with all
constituents.
Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision
making.
Ability to meet client documentation requirements in a timely manner.
Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
Organizing and coordinating skills.
Ability to be practical, flexible and adaptable in the process of working
with others.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work
effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Education or Formal Training:
Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry.
Experience:
2 or more years of experience working with all ages - adolescents to adults in
a community health or primary care setting.Working Conditions and Other Conditions of Employment
Working Environment:
This job operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment and
routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, photocopiers. The position may require travel to conferences,
meetings and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may
involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme
temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or
loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for
contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as
potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. There could be
interaction with persons who are mentally ill, disabled, elderly and
emotionall
Physical Activities:
These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of thi job.
This is a largely sedentary role but can involve standing or sitting for
extended periods of time, bending at the waist, and using hands and
fingers to handle and file papers or operate assigned equipment. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Employee may also have to lift 10 to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Conditions of Employment:
Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or
compliance with policy and procedure.
Required possession of a valid state driver's license.
Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen.
Work Schedule for this position: work 24/7 for 7 days and then 14 days off.Solvista Health is deeply committed to building a workplace and community
where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We're proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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