Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner applies therapeutic activities including the planning and treatment of patients with behavioral health issues under the direction and supervision of the Chief Medical Director, and collaborating Physicians.

Essential Duties:

• Assess patient's mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints
• Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologist, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans
• As a resource to facility staff, provides consultation on nursing practice and psychopharmacology as appropriate
• Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases
• Develops practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research
• Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans
• Develop, implement, or evaluate programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, or crisis situation response activities
• Responds to urgent calls from the facility and facilitates problem solving
• Maintains accurate records on patients treated
• Maintains accurate daily records for billing purposes and submits in a timely manner as directed
• Provides in-service education at the facilities as needed
• Participates in staff and facility medical staff meetings as needed
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital. Duties may be modified or changed with or without notice.

Requirements

Education and/or Licensure - Requirements

Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and certification approved or recognized by the State of Texas.

Experience - Minimum Work Experience

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) as an Adult, Family, or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. Experience required in the diagnosis, treatment and management of geriatric and / or adult populations required. Credentialed in the State of Texas. Familiar with mental health preferred.

Additional Requirements - Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and SAMA training within 30 days of hire.

Required Licenses

• DEA License
• DPS License
• ACLS/BLS certifications
  
  
  

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions
• High school level reading and writing skills; acceptable oral and written communication skills along with legible handwriting
• Customer service skills in face-to-face interactions with dealing courteously with patients, the public, and other staff within the organization
• Use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration and respect for patients and staff; empathy toward patients; skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living helpful
• Must be able to work independently, in a result restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
• Skill to independently interpret reference materials to comply with law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc
• Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities
  
  
  

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips
• Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly
• Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound
• Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze
• Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another
• While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)