Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric

FLSA Classification : Exempt

Reports to : Medical Director

Job Summary / Objective :

The Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric works as a team member and will play a key role in the Behavioral Health Department of our multi-disciplinary primary care community health clinic. The selected candidate would need to have experience with pediatric patients and be comfortable primarily seeing pediatric patients. This position is part of our evolving health services and integrated care model. In addition to providing direct care to patients, this position also helps support the primary care providers and care managers in treating patients with behavioral health needs. Works closely with supervising physician, and other providers and resources in the clinic and community regarding patients requiring consultations and / or referrals. Outside referrals may be made after consulting with staff physicians. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic.

Protected Health Information Requirements / Access :

• This position will require the use or disclosure of protected health Information.
• This position will use the Treatment and Health Care Operations classes of protected health information.
• Restrictions on the protected health information for this position will follow the Privacy Policies of Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.
• Use or disclosure of protected health information not routinely available to this position will follow procedures assessed by or directed by management.
• Patient Records – Yes Medical Information System - Yes

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Patient Population :

Work Environment / Personal Protective Equipment :

This position operates in a clinical setting, will be exposed to bloodborne pathogen hazard to eyes, hands and torso, puncture / penetration hazard to hands, particulates and blood / body fluid hazard to respiratory. PPE is required.

Physical Demands :

This position requires continuous sitting (67% - 100% of shift); occasional standing (1% - 33% of shift). Continuously lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. (67% - 100% of shift); occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. (34% - 66% of shift); occasional pushing / pulling up to 100 lbs. (34% - 66% of shift). Continuous finger dexterity and use of hands / arms for repetitive movement (67% - 100% of shift).Frequent twisting and reaching at and below shoulder level; occasional bending / stooping, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level. (34% - 66% of shift).Occasional driving with and without loading and unloading items. Occasional exposure to odors.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position. Typically work hours and days are between Monday and Friday,8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. and some flexibility in hours is allowed. Responsibilities occasionally may require irregular hours as deemed necessary. This may include an adjusted work schedule, long days, and early morning or late evening hours in order to meet client scheduling demands. The employee must work a minimum of 40.0 hours each week to maintain full-time status.

Travel :

Occasional travel and driving are expected for this position.

Education and Experience :

Licensure :

Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa.

Other Duties :

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements as individuals may perform other duties as assigned.