What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at One Care DC Inc.?
One Care DC, Inc is a behavioral health agency located in Washington DC has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. The Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical services within their scope of work. The individual must have a positive and supportive attitude toward the agency and its overall success. Must have the ability to think globally, promptly solve problems and have good decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills.
- Ensures that all clinical documentation is timely, clinically appropriate, and adheres to all regulatory standards.
- Educate on the potential benefits and risks of medication.
- Monitor the consumer’s medication compliance with prescribed psychiatric medications.
- Monitor consumers compliance to mental health regimen.
- Monitor the side effects and interactions of medications and the adverse reactions to medications.
- Educate on self-monitoring and medication management.
- Crisis Intervention.
- Provide interventions needed for effective mental health treatment.
- Provides input for enhanced consumer care during weekly clinical team meetings, supervision, and problem-solving sessions.
- Participate in quality improvement activities including consumer satisfaction reports and clinical outcomes.
- Conduct triage and obtain medical histories
- Prescribing medications
- Manage consumer care and devise individualized care plans
- Complete Diagnostic Assessments
- Collaborate with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain detailed consumer records and documentation
- Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice
- Ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations, DBH and The Joint Commission standards
Other skills
Ability to document and navigate EHR independently
Maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to effectively communicate
Proficient computer skills
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary team
Ability to read, analyze, interpret professional documents
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Bereavement Pay
- Paid jury duty
- Employee Assistance Program
Education and Licensing Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Licensed as a NP in the District of Columbia
