Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Medical Director

Job Summary/Objective

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works as a team member and will play a key role in the Behavioral Health Department of our multi-disciplinary primary care community health clinic. This position is part of our evolving health services and integrated care model.

In addition to providing direct care to patients, this position also helps support the primary care providers and care managers in treating patients with behavioral health problems.

Works closely with supervising physician, and other providers and resources in the clinic and community regarding patients requiring consultations and/or referrals. Outside referrals may be made after consulting with staff physicians.

Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic.

Protected Health Information Requirements/Access

• This position will require the use or disclosure of protected health Information.
• This position will use the Treatment and Health Care Operations classes of protected health information.
• Restrictions on the protected health information for this position will follow the Privacy Policies of Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.
• Use or disclosure of protected health information not routinely available to this position will follow procedures assessed by or directed by management.
• Patient Records – Yes Medical Information System - Yes

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides mental health services to patients.
• Addresses primary care services to patients as needed.
• Provides education and support to patients and families.
• Develops an understanding of and coordinates patient care according to the patient centered Medical Home model
• Maintains an accurate electronic medical record to support clinical and business documentation requirements.
• Supports a service-oriented atmosphere in accordance with Peoples Community Health Clinic Mission and Philosophy.
• Works to improve work processes and clinical outcomes including health disparity and quality improvement collaboratives.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Assists in control of Peoples Community Health Clinic resources.

Competencies

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Communication – listening, speaking, writing, and reading comprehension

• Self-motivated, including developing and maintaining own competence as it pertains to the position.

• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook) and Windows Platform. Must be comfortable moving within an EHR computer system regularly.
• Assures safe, effective delivery of care under the selected oral care delivery.
• Exercises sound clinical competence and professional judgment.
• Available and responsive to patients’ needs and care.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work with a large degree of independence.
• Assess real or potential health hazards and current health status, including analysis of health behavior related to lifestyle and culture
• Consults, refers, and collaborates with physicians and other health professionals involved in the delivery of total patient care
• Assists clients with identification of achievable health behaviors and learning skills through individual or group education
• Prescribes appropriate medications/ treatments and performs procedures within the scope of nurse practice for ARNPs.
• Utilizes resources appropriately
• Demonstrates professional and ethical standards including but not limited to maintaining the strictest patient confidentiality

• Skilled in planning, organizing, adaptability and attentiveness to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not applicable

Patient Population

• Neonate to Geriatric.

Work Environment/Personal Protective Equipment

This position operates in a clinical setting, will be exposed to bloodborne pathogen hazard to eyes, hands and torso, puncture/penetration hazard to hands, particulates, and blood/body fluid hazard to respiratory. PPE is required.

Physical Demands

This position requires continuous sitting (67% - 100% of shift); occasional standing (1% - 33% of shift). Continuously lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. (67% - 100% of shift); occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. (34% - 66% of shift); occasional pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. (34% - 66% of shift).

Continuous finger dexterity and use of hands/arms for repetitive movement (67% - 100% of shift). Frequent twisting and reaching at and below shoulder level; occasional bending/stooping, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level. (34% - 66% of shift). Occasional driving with and without loading and unloading items. Occasional exposure to odors.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typically work hours and days are between Monday and Friday,8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. and some flexibility in hours is allowed. Responsibilities occasionally may require irregular hours as deemed necessary. This may include an adjusted work schedule, long days, and early morning or late evening hours in order to meet client scheduling demands. The employee must work a minimum of 40.0 hours each week to maintain full-time status.

Travel: Occasional travel and driving are expected for this position.

Education and Experience

• Completion of accredited master’s level Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatry.
• Previous health care experience preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

• Current and valid Iowa license,
• Must complete all requirements necessary for the practice of medicine in Iowa including state agreements for payment of health services under Medicare and Medicaid,
• DEA permission to prescribe and maintain controlled substances,
• Hospital privileges at local facilities (if applicable),
• Malpractice insurability,
• Board certification or eligibility required in specialty area.

Other Duties

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements as individuals may perform other duties as assigned.