Residential Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Meridian Behavioral Health LLC is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers throughout Minnesota. Beauterre Recovery is a 64 bed residential center, providing care for both men and women in Owatonna, Minnesota. Beauterre is looking for a talented, and passionate psychiatric nurse practitioner to offer exceptional psychiatric 2-3 days a week on site, with up to 1 day a week remote as consultative support. A total of 24 hours per week is expected in this role, with flexibility in hours and scheduling. The qualified candidate will serve as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric care of adults with co-occurring conditions. 

Learn more about our program here: https://beauterre.org/ 

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.#HP

 Duties and responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

·         Obtains comprehensive diagnostic assessments.

·         Orders appropriate diagnostic tests analyzes data results of patient examinations and diagnostic tests to correctly diagnose and manage patients.

·         Collaborates with physicians and other medical staff as necessary, to verify diagnosis, identify high-risk situations or alerts to changes in patient’s status and takes appropriate action.

·         Provides medical management and/or other interventions for acute and chronic health problems.

·         Administers medication if appropriate. 

·         Performs procedures according to established methods within the scope of practice.

·         Provides appropriate follow-up care and/or referral to other health care resources.

·         Provides patient/patient’s family with appropriate education.

·         Provides health maintenance and disease management counseling to patients.

·         Serves as a liaison and a resource for physicians, health care team members, patients, and families

·         Participates in plans for health promotion, prevention, and maintenance.

·         Completes all charting and documentation and assures appropriate fees/billing codes are used for professional services.

·         Attend and actively daily shift report, staff huddles, and interdisciplinary staffing. 

·         Attend all training as required by supervisor

·         Attend and actively participate daily in multidisciplinary staffing.

·         Attend and participate in departmental meetings

·         Attend All-Staff meetings and participate as needed.

·         Serve on projects as delegated.

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

·         Licensed as PMHNP

Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability

·         Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format.

·         Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.

·         Strong knowledge of the 12 core functions.

·         Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities.

·         Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

·         Minimum 1-year experience working with individuals with co-occurring conditions.