What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner position at Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.?
Position Summary: This position serves as the Targeted Case Management (TCM) and Community Support program (CSP) Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner and is responsible for psychiatric care of TCM and CSP participants; working as a colleague with the program Psychiatrist.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides ongoing psychiatric evaluations of clients after initial evaluation by the program Psychiatrist
2. Prescribes medications and provides ongoing assertive medication management to clients. Pragmatically evaluates options and decides upon treatment course that will optimize safety and community success within situational limits.
3. Routine staffing with the Psychiatrist, nurses, case managers and other members of the CSP/TCM treatment team, incorporates staff input regarding observations of client’s behaviors and capabilities while prescribing.
4. Conducts clinical consultations on an as needed basis and participates in planned interventions.
5. Participates in treatment planning for consumers as needed.
6. Documents or dictates results of evaluations in a timely manner
7. Orders lab work, testing or other procedures as needed
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Essential Functions:
1. Provides ongoing psychiatric evaluations of clients after initial evaluation by the program Psychiatrist
2. Prescribes medications and provides ongoing assertive medication management to clients. Pragmatically evaluates options and decides upon treatment course that will optimize safety and community success within situational limits.
3. Routine staffing with the Psychiatrist, nurses, case managers and other members of the CSP/TCM treatment team, incorporates staff input regarding observations of client’s behaviors and capabilities while prescribing.
4. Conducts clinical consultations on an as needed basis and participates in planned interventions.
5. Participates in treatment planning for consumers as needed.
6. Documents or dictates results of evaluations in a timely manner
7. Orders lab work, testing or other procedures as needed
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Job Qualifications:
Minimal Qualifications: Possess Chapter N 8 Certification to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber and registration as a Registered Nurse; completion continuing education training as required by the board of nursing; no convictions or license revocations that would fail a caregiver background check; sufficient malpractice insurance to meet agency requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good clinical skills especially related to medical issues, mental illnesses, substance abuse disorders and Evidence Based Practices; knowledge of DSM V, psychotropic medications and their side effects; ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with staff and clients; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; clients’ rights including principles of ethics and confidentiality; good organizational and dictation or typing skills; effective use of time and resources to help maintain quality services at the clinic;
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good clinical skills especially related to medical issues, mental illnesses, substance abuse disorders and Evidence Based Practices; knowledge of DSM V, psychotropic medications and their side effects; ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with staff and clients; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; clients’ rights including principles of ethics and confidentiality; good organizational and dictation or typing skills; effective use of time and resources to help maintain quality services at the clinic;
Other Job Information (if applicable):
Work Relationship and Scope: Reports directly to assigned program director; works closely with the CSP/TCM Psychiatrist, nurses, case managers, clinical coordinators and clients; has telephone contact with other medical persons, clinics and hospitals located in the community;
Personal Attributes: Follow agency Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, clients and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in the clinic; effective use of time and resources to help maintain quality services at the clinic; clients may be unstable and symptomatic at times; hours average at least 8 hours per week.
Physical Demands: Position is mobile within the clinic setting and with some time in the community; most of the work is done sitting at a desk while assessing clients.
Personal Attributes: Follow agency Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, clients and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in the clinic; effective use of time and resources to help maintain quality services at the clinic; clients may be unstable and symptomatic at times; hours average at least 8 hours per week.
Physical Demands: Position is mobile within the clinic setting and with some time in the community; most of the work is done sitting at a desk while assessing clients.
