Psychiatric nurse Jobs in Downey, CA

Position : Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner #760125

Department : Health Services

Reports to : Director of Psychiatry

Compensation : $152,852-$206,350 Annually

Schedule : Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday During Clinical Hours

Status : 100%, Full-Time, Exempt, Union

Probation : 90 days

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Center's Mission :

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : As the nation's largest and most experienced provider of LGBT medical and mental health services, we help LGBTQ people lead healthier, happier lives, by keeping their minds and body well. All services are free or low cost. We're also one of the few Federally Qualified Health Centers in the nation with providers who specialize in primary care for LGBTQ people and with a research team working to advance the care and treatment of people in our community.

JOB SUMMARY : the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing administrative and clinical duties for the patients of the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Health and Mental Health Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• In accordance with the Los Angeles LGBT Center's defined psychiatric nurse practitioner protocols, the psychiatric nurse practitioner will : obtain review of psychotropic medications and mental health history, provide a 5-axis differential diagnosis, formulate and execute a treatment plan including medications and follow-up schedule, recognize need for physician consultation when appropriate, including need for referral to specific specialists.
• Follow-up patients as needed to ensure compliance with protocol / treatment guidelines.
• Participate in formal and informal case consultation with the referring provider.
• Deliver appropriate patient health education and disease prevention.
• Participate in clinical research projects.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of patient records at all times.
• Accept responsibility for his / her own professional development and engage in continuing education (i.e. : Inter-City HIV Grand Rounds) to maintain and enhance medical skills, knowledge and procedures.
• Serve as a role model for ancillary staff, patients, and students.
• Participate in educational or administrative meetings as necessary or requested.
• Involvement in one or more Department of Health and Mental Health Services committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical / physical / mental condition, pregnancy / childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. For more information, please contact [email protected]