Consultant Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health NP

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner prescribes psychotropic medications for all program clients. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for caring for patients and maintaining accurate and current patient records.

Location: Escondido, CA

Type: 1099 Contract - No Benefits - On Site - Hours Varies

Title: NP - Consultant Nurse Practitioner

Pay Grade: $125-$135/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts psychiatric assessments and presents them at team and treatment planning meetings.
• Collaborates with registered nurse in assessment of physical health, making appropriate referral to community physicians.
• Prescribes psychotropic medications and conducts regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects, providing patient education as needed.
• Provides on-site crisis assessment and is available for on call hours as needed or assigned.
• Responds appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Complies with formulary as mandated by County Medi-Cal guidelines; participates in Patient Assistance Program to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness.
• Initiates appropriate and timely interventions on an ongoing basis; provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Provides documentation per format requirements for individual client’s progress, describing behavior and treatment objectives and outcomes.
• Assumes an active part in treatment team, providing appropriate input to the treatment plan.
• Seeks guidance from agency Medical Director when necessary and implements recommendations and directives.
• Responds to and cooperates with inquiries and recommendations of Medication Monitoring Committee; makes corrections to documentation and adjustments to procedures as needed.
• Provides input as required during initial client intake and assessment.
• Comply with all TURN/MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree or Ph.D. from an accredited institution of Graduate Medical Education with approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board certified or Board eligible with Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Active DEA certificate to prescribe in the State of California.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software.
• Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility

☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving ☐ Climbing

☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods

☐ Working outside/underground ☒ Using hands/fingers ☒ Sitting for long periods

I can perform the above functions:

☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify:

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