Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner works with psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors to provide assessments, diagnoses and management of mental health issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1	Coordinates, monitors and evaluates assigned clinical, psychiatric and other services as assigned.
2	Treats, examines and renders care to patients with emotional disorders.
3	Observes and monitors patient reactions to medications and procedures
4	Passes client medications and trains other staff in passing medications and associated documentation.
5	Provides verbal and written instruction of situations requiring emergency intervention.
6	Acts as a member of an inter-disciplinary team to develop acute patient care plans, case management plans, and utilization reviews
7	Acts as a member of a inter-disciplinary team to develop acute patient care plans, case management plans, and utilization reviews
8	Monitor and evaluate patients and take corrective action if needed.
9	Initiates plan of treatment and makes necessary revisions
10	Provides preventative and rehabilitative psychiatric nursing procedures
11	Initiates appropriate referrals to mental health agencies
12	Supervises/evaluates patient's self-care abilities and care given by family/others
13	Completes, compiles and/or maintains clinical records, statistical forms and follows established billing procedures
14	Coordinates/communicates in-house services to maintain continuity of patient's care
15	Initiates and/or participates in appropriate patient care conferences
16	Maintains current and accurate patient records reflecting patient's condition, nursing needs, observations, actions taken, treatment and progress
17	Participates in developing and maintaining expected standards of quality patient care
18	Reports all suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect in accordance with agency policy and state reporting laws
19	Participates in departmental, agency and community meetings or activities and record reviews as required
20	Assists with orientation and guidance of new staff members as required.
21	Participates in agency's quality improvement initiatives though identification of outcome criteria
22	Performs other duties as assigned

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
4. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

1. Education:  Master’s Degree in Nursing.
2. Licensure:  Current RN license and CNP certification.
3. Competency/Skills:

• Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions

4. Experience:  Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional disorders or specific training in Mental Health/Psychiatry nursing.

 
 

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.