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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Location:
Baton Rouge, LA
Description:
SUMMARY: The Psych. Nurse Practitioner's (NP) responsibility is to assess, plan and provide high-quality, cost-effective comprehensive patient care and a unique approach to health care. The NP provides behavioral health and comprehensive health assessment, medical diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, writes prescriptions, and formulates a treatment plan with an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management. The position also functions as a Provider of Patient Care and gives due consideration to productivity and departmental budget compliance. Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress and the ability to organize and prioritize work. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Create treatment plans and collaborate with teams. Diagnose patients and communicate condition information. Educate families and communities on mental health concerns. Perform psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions. Perform exams and check ups for physical and mental health. Prescribe medications and consult with medical doctors and psychiatrists. Adjust medication and treatment plans as needed for patients. Maintain patient records and make referrals. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook. Carry out the meaning of the CSMD Mission and Vision statements. Practice a culture of safety to reduce or prevent risk of injury, claims, loss or liability by utilizing the Risk Management and Infection Control Plan. Perform responsibilities with a high-quality standard to yield improved compliance, quality, and patient outcome measures by adhering to the Quality Improvement Plan. Be present and ready for work as scheduled. Attend in-service trainings, departmental meetings, and community events. Work cohesively with team members. Consults with the Behavioral Health / Medical Director, Chief Executive Officer or designee before decisions are made on questions of interpretation. Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating the center's annual health care plan. Provide an effective communication link between other staff/employees and employees of the mental health department. Performs studies/analysis to determine the impact for: Healthcare outcomes. Policy change positives or negatives. Departmental efficiencies Other areas, as requested by the Chief Medical Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer to assist in administrative decision-making. Communicate back to management the attitudes, suggestions, and complaints of employees in a constructive business manner. Lead and motivate employees to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. Assist in the orientation, training, and supervision of the Behavioral Health Department support staff. Give feedback to Behavioral Health Director to assist in the evaluation performance. Lead by example holding self to the standards of conduct and performance that they command of other medical staff members. Attend required organizational meetings, in-service trainings, internal committees, and participation on internal committees. Meet or exceed annual productivity standards. Utilizes technology to create a more efficient and effective way of doing business. Actively participates in outside association activities. Maintain confidentiality of workplace information according to the policies and procedures of organization. Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Medical Officer and/ or the Chief Executive Officer. REQUIREMENTS: 1. EDUCATION: The PMHNP-BC is required to be an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in the specialty area of mental health from an approved and accredited college or university. Required coursework to maintain certificate for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. 2. LICENSES, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Board certified or Board eligible. NP must be licensed to Practice Nursing in the State of Louisiana and possess a Psychiatric NP Certificate, CDS, and DEA licenses. 3. JOB KNOWLEDGE: The Nurse Practitioner must have the skills and knowledge for budgets and organizational structure and three to five years' proven experience in a FQHC setting. Person must have the ability to direct and supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees. SUPERVISES: None. TRAINING Relias CareSouth OnboardingRelias Track A Clinical PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EVALUATION TYPE Clinic PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Visual acuity - always Hand - eye coordination - always Lifting approximately 10-15 lbs, Pushing, Pulling - sometimes Stooping, Bending, Sitting, Standing - sometimes Walking- frequent; short distances WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoor, environmentally controlled Exposure to disease or infections No vibrations Exposure to artificial and/or natural light Exposure to outdoor weather elements APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please submit a completed employment application found at www.caresouth.org/jobs. CareSouth is an EOE. CLOSING: This announcement will remain open until filled
Company:
Caresouth
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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