What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Matron position at Family Service League Inc.?
Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About the Role:
We are seeking a part-time salaried Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. This program provides behavioral health services to adults who have been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Benefits:
Work Environment:
This position requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling to conduct home visits.
About Us:
We are committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve.
About the Role:
We are seeking a part-time salaried Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. This program provides behavioral health services to adults who have been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness.
Responsibilities:
- Prescribe and revise medical regimens
- Interpret findings and plans of care according to collaborative practice agreements and protocols in designated areas
- Provide medical assessments and vitals for consumers in the community
- Conduct health assessments of adults with potential, acute, and/or chronic health problems
- Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care
- Provide patients and their family members with education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention
- Participate in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery
- Serve as liaison between the patient and the community, and act as a health care advocate
- Identify quality improvement issues and document standards of care and practice
- Act as a resource to staff and implement educational programs
Requirements:
- At least 1 year of clinical experience in a behavioral health setting required
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required
Benefits:
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Up to 11 paid Holidays
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Work Environment:
This position requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling to conduct home visits.
About Us:
We are committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve.
