What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner- Crisis Receiving Center position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Nurse Practitioner- Crisis Receiving Center
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division
CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number
2025084
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Thursday & Sundays
Hours: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
OR
11:00pm – 7:30am
Hours: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
OR
11:00pm – 7:30am
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA: 216 Great Bridge Blvd
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE22
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$91,922-$121,797 starting salary range
Actual starting salary depends on education and experience.
10% Specialty Assignment Pay
Additional 5% Shift Differential Pay for Evening Shift
Additional 7% Shift Differential Pay for Overnight Shift
Actual starting salary depends on education and experience.
10% Specialty Assignment Pay
Additional 5% Shift Differential Pay for Evening Shift
Additional 7% Shift Differential Pay for Overnight Shift
Job Description
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner operates as part of a comprehensive 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization team that provides ongoing assessment, crisis intervention and clinical determination for level of care to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing person-centered, trauma-informed care to these individuals with the goal of stabilization at the least restrictive level of care and an emphasis on post crisis growth.
The ideal candidate for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will have experience working in a crisis program with psychiatric conditions as well as knowledge of the DSM-V, corresponding psychiatric medications, medical and mental health co-morbidities as well as local community resources for continuity of care referrals.
Typical Tasks Include:
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing person-centered, trauma-informed care to these individuals with the goal of stabilization at the least restrictive level of care and an emphasis on post crisis growth.
The ideal candidate for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will have experience working in a crisis program with psychiatric conditions as well as knowledge of the DSM-V, corresponding psychiatric medications, medical and mental health co-morbidities as well as local community resources for continuity of care referrals.
Typical Tasks Include:
- Conducts comprehensive, on-demand psychiatric evaluations on adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis and determines diagnosis when appropriate.
- Develops and implements care plans including the administration of medication and case management, makes referrals for other care providers as needed, and documents accordingly.
- Serves as a clinical resource for other clinical staff, which may include participation in staff meetings.
- Develops, provides, or obtains resources for staff and/or individual education on topics to include health maintenance, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- May perform outreach/public relations functions to promote available programs/services in the community.
- Orders and evaluates diagnostic/laboratory testing.
- Prepares related documentation/reports in a confidential manner within CIBH’s EHR.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; a master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Practitioner experience preferred. Previous public health and/or adult health experience preferred, including experience in the provision of long-acting contraceptive methods.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; a master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Practitioner experience preferred. Previous public health and/or adult health experience preferred, including experience in the provision of long-acting contraceptive methods.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- Requires licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner pursuant to the requirements set forth in Virginia State Code with current prescriptive authority in Virginia.
- Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and current active RN licensure is also required.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City’s Driving Standards.
- Must possess current CPR certification or ability to complete within three months of hire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
02/05/2025
Job Close Date
02/18/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please ensure that all employment history entries listed on the resume are indicated as either Full Time or Part Time
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Never- Never occurs.
Carrying Weight
N/A
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
N = Never
Crouching
Never- Never occurs.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Never- Never occurs.
Twisting
N = Never
Climbing
Never- Never occurs.
Balancing
Never- Never occurs.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Basic office equipment, EMR, computer, cellphone,
Protective Equipment Required
None required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
N = Never
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
S = Seasonally
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Other NPs, Medical Director
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $91,922 - $121,797
