Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

DEPARTMENT : Behavioral Health

REPORTS TO : Chief Medical Officer

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

LOCATION : Paterson / Alcott

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (or designee), this Provider performs initial psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, ongoing assessment and treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness while following the standards and practices of Family Health Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides healthcare and health management for patients of all ages
• Identifies client needs, develops treatment plans, including referrals and provides medication management
• Collaborates with Family Nurse Practitioners and other clinical staff to provide comprehensive psychiatric support / recommendations for patient care
• Assesses the patient’s psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and environmental needs and priorities
• Assumes leadership and patient advocacy role for coordinating and communicating patient problems and needs to appropriate health care team members
• Offers training and educational materials to individuals, families or groups in health prevention, promotion and maintenance
• Participates in the promotion of educational settings and experiences for the practice of nursing and health related fields
• Participates in quality improvement activities including development of standards of care and protocols
• Provides the highest quality care through the utilization or conduction of research in nursing practice, standard setting, evaluation of care and outcomes, and continuing professional education
• Enhances professional and clinical expertise through appropriate educational activities
• Actively participates in efforts to enhance the role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and FHC in all aspects of patient, community, professional relations

COMPETENCIES : Collaborative

Solid Character

Organizational Support

Leadership

Safety and Security

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EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES :

Family Health Center has the right to modify the duties and functions of the job description based on the needs of the organization.