Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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