Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The duties of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, commute to multiple post acute care facilities everyday, making rounds, communicating to patients , facility staff members, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients. Part time to full time.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Examine patients and record history
• Adhere to proper charting protocols
• Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
• Order or execute tests or images as needed
• Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician
• Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
• Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
• Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
• Inoculate and vaccinate as required
• Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
• Perform minor surgery
• Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
• Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing
• Must be PMHNP
• Current National Board Certification
• Current DEA
• Post Acute experience
• 1 year Psychiatric experience preferred ( if not, will train)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
• Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
• Bilingual a plus, but not required (English/Spanish)

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING:

Reports to the Supervisory Psychiatric Physician / Executive Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time

BENEFITS:

• Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO

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