Psychiatric APNP

Description

The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (P-APNP) is responsible for providing psychiatric consultation, assessment, evaluation and diagnosis, and medication management and education to a range of clients, including children and adults who have mental health disorders, with emphasis on treatment of adults with acute and chronic mental illness in an outpatient mental health setting. The P-APNP will work collaboratively with other mental health professionals to ensure safe, effective and efficient service delivery to clinic clients. This position works under the supervision of and reports to the Director of Clinical Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides mental health consultation, assessment and diagnosis, medication management and care coordination pursuant to client individual plans of care.
• Will acquire knowledge of local community mental wellness, health and public health resources, systems and trends.
• Responsible for documentation of client services, response to treatment (progress/outcomes) in the agencies Electronic Health Record (progress notes, prescriptive and medication records, treatment plans, treatment reviews, discharge summaries, etc.) as per agency standards.
• Responsible for maintaining client and collateral contacts and treatment planning according to the agency's standards, licensure standards, funder/purchaser and reimbursement requirements.
• Consults with physician on client evaluation, diagnosis and prescription of medical and therapeutic measures, as appropriate
• Consults and coordinates care with staff clinicians, and other care professionals regarding the treatment of individual clients.
• Communicates with clinicians regarding client status and progress to provide education, guidance, and follow-up in order to assure continuity of care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Participates in conferences, staff meetings, seminars, and in-service training or teaching programs.
• Meets agency productivity standards.
• Available for psychiatric emergencies.
• Responsible for maintaining active licensure in good standing pursuant to Wisconsin Administrative Code and WI Chapter DHS 35. This includes ensuring against any lapse in licensure, registration, certification, etc., timely completion of necessary continuing education hours as required by the licensee’s examining board, and ongoing compliance with Wisconsin caregiver background checks and misconduct reporting requirements.

General

• Must have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance coverage throughout employment.
• Knowledge, understanding, and/or willingness to learn Jewish culture and traditions and those of the Agency population as necessary.
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and a caregiver background check with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Department of Children and Families and the Department Safety and Professional Services.
• Candidates must pass a Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender and Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry screening.

Requirements

• Possess a Masters Degree of Nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Wisconsin, and
• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
• Nurse Practitioner certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or
• Nurse Practitioner certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and
• Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or
• Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health, and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Child/Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration.
• 2 years of experience providing and coordinating mental health care and treatment for clients with acute, chronic and complex mental health conditions.
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to maintain an outpatient clinical practice serving clients with complex, acute and chronic mental health conditions.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with a qualified physician and provide evidence of a consultative arrangement annually, more often if there are any changes mid-year. Yes, but not as a courtesy. She expects compensation for consultation at her current hourly rate.