APRN - Psychiatric

JOB TITLE: Psychiatric APRN

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2023

PROGRAM: Psychiatric Services

REPORTS TO: Medical Director

FACILITY: LCSU OP & IP, BCSU

CITY: Lakeland, Bartow

JOB STATUS Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

This is a position requires a master's degree in Nursing and must have graduated from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program, with specialty in Psychiatry. Must submit protocols with supervising physician(s) with the Board of Nursing. This position will complete a mixture of inpatient (60%) and outpatient (40%) psychiatric medication management work with adults, children, and adolescents.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards.
• Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene.
• Performs all documentation according to agency standards in the Electronic Health Record.

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

• Ability to arrive at work and ready to work on time.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting, as well as participate in daily staffing.
• Ability to show respect to all others.
• Ability to communicate professionally with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Comply with all Center policies and procedures except those for which the employee gives notice of the need for reasonable accommodation and for which the Center can make such reasonable accommodation.
• Attends all scheduled work hours, meeting, training, and other center functions, including on-call as required.
• Performs and documents diagnostic evaluations according to licensure.
• Provides and documents psych-pharmacological management.
• Provides and documents psychoeducation to clients and their families as appropriate.
• Participates in peer review.
• Flexibility to cover other locations when inpatient APRN is out-of-office.
• Member of professional committees as appointed.

Qualifications:

Education:

Requires a master's degree in Nursing and have graduated from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program, with specialty in Psychiatry.

Experience:

Evidence of clinical experience & competency

Assessment and diagnostic skills commensurate with education

Certifications:

Active and clear Florida License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

Protocols with a supervising physician with the Board of Nursing

Training:

Must meet all requirements for credentialing within the agency.

Completion of continuing education as required for licensure in the State of Florida: Biennium 24 CEUs: 1 in domestic violence and 1 in AIDs.

20 hours professional enhancement training annually including all PRC required. (Inclusive of CEU)

Knowledge and Skills:

To be discussed at personal interview

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation.

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier, blood pressure cuff, syringes, stethoscope, routine medical office diagnostic equipment, otoscope/ophthalmoscope

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Reports to the Medical Director

Supervises - None

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

Inpatient Environment

Clinical Office Environment

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.