What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at The Staff Pad?
DEPARTMENT: Special Care Clinic
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education: Graduate of an advanced nursing educational program of study
appropriate to Mental Health which is accredited by the Board of Nurse
Examiners for the State of Texas or a national accrediting body recognized by the Board.
B. Personal job-related skills: Advanced knowledge of nursing theories and practices of medical management within the legal scope of practice. Leadership and management abilities and effective oral and written communication skills.
C. Licensure, registry or certification: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas. Possesses Advanced Practice recognition as provided by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. MSN in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Possesses prescriptive authority as granted by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
D. Experience
1. Prior work experience: Three years of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting, one year as an Advanced Practice Nurse preferred. Current BLS certification and appropriate office skills/procedures involved in patient management.
2. Technical training: Current BLS Certification
E. Physical and mental requirements: Duties of the position require moderate periods of walking and standing. Pushing, pulling, reaching, and bending when involved in patient care. Lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional heavy lifting in supporting or moving patients that may suddenly become weak or helpless.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of the Physician.
B. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
C. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
D. Discusses case with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
E. Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Physician.
F. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
G. Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
H. Understanding of the needs of children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults with behavioral health needs.
I. R. Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
J. S. Interacts with patients, family members, Medical Staff members, and other department managers on a continuous basis in a positive manner.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:
A. Consistently maintains confidentiality of patient records/information
B. Adheres to and supports organizational policy and procedures
C. Demonstrates courteous, compassionate and efficient service to our customers, both internal and external
D. Works cooperatively, effectively and respectfully with others
E. Represents the organization in a professional manner at all times
F. Performs other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner
G. Attains CE for licensure
H. Maintains CPR certification
Salary : $130,000 - $0
