Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides psychiatric evaluation and on-going treatment.  Ensures accuracy of diagnosis and appropriate pharmacological intervention.  Monitors for medication side effects.  Supports appropriate multi-disciplinary interventions.  Maintains the electronic medical record.  Performs all above tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician and assures appropriate documentation of supervision in compliance with State regulations.  Interacts with other staff in a professional manner.  Participates in urgent call rotation as requested.  Attends specified clinic, medical staff, and educational meetings (see addendum for meetings). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides psychiatric evaluations and follow-up for patients in a way that conforms to expectations derived from current clinical consensus superimposed on the standard of care.
• Demonstrates adequate skills for performing traditional nursing duties as necessary.
• Manages clinical data in a manner that enhances patient care and  conforms to professional standards, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in formal weekly supervision and maintains records of physician supervision.
• When clinically indicated pursues additional supervision with physician and is responsive to that supervision.
• Responds to patient and staff questions in a way that is both timely and helpful.
• Serves as an active participant in clinical staffing team meetings and communicates patient information as needed to therapists, case managers, nurses, and physicians.
• Attends annual medical staff meetings, quarterly medical staff meetings, and other clinical meetings as required.
• Meets or exceeds targeted VPU percent Supervision of staff assigned under their leadership. Compliance with annual KPI evaluations and Catalytic Coaching.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level              

Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialized training and licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.   

Certification/Licensure 

Has Certificate of Fitness (or initially, a temporary certificate) from the State of Tennessee granting prescribing authority in accordance with state laws.  A DEA number is required for all current nurse practitioners. New hires must have applied for a DEA number prior to beginning work.    

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 10%

Sitting – 90%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.