Advanced Nurse Practitioner (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join their team at Whiting Forensic Hospital. This position will be responsible for ambulatory services and inpatient care. This position is classified as Hazardous Duty. DMHAS is a healthcare agency focused on promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs. Whiting Forensic Hospital provides inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system or those not ready for less restrictive settings, admitting individuals via Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) commitment, criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, civil commitment, or transfer from the Department of Correction. The hospital has maximum security and enhanced security beds.

Requirements

A current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain United States Drug Enforcement Administration Registration issued by the United States Federal Government
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f)
Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s)
Considerable knowledge of advanced nursing principles and treatments
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and practices, treatment modalities and concepts of community programs
Knowledge of substance abuse issues as they relate to individuals overall health and/or psychiatric status and course of treatment
Knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs
Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills
Considerable clinical assessment and evaluation skills
Ability to examine, diagnose, assess and treat individuals requiring health care services
Ability to interpret diagnostic tests
Ability to prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments
Ability to utilize computer software
Administrative ability

Nice To Haves

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel

Responsibilities

Support ongoing patient care needs of medically complex patients
Assess, diagnose and treat the complex problems of patients
Conduct treatment planning, patient education, and function as community liaison while assisting patients in obtaining medical and psychiatric stability
Provides comprehensive advanced nursing treatments and/or health care services to individuals including clinical assessments, treatments, diagnosing medical conditions, assessing emergencies, ordering, analyzing and interpreting results of diagnostic studies, prescribing medication and monitoring responses to medications and adjusting accordingly, making appropriate referrals to specialists
Leads cardiac arrest codes and documents medical and/or psychiatric care
Performs specialized duties in providing medical and psychiatric care to a variety of individuals including hospitalized and ambulatory individuals with acute and chronic conditions
Provides individual psychotherapy
Educates individuals regarding diagnosis and treatment
Assesses the effectiveness of health and/or psychiatric care services
Consults with clinical staff regarding assessment methods and treatment plans
Assists regional and/or central office staff in determining need for contractual health services
Provides direction to staff on appropriate health record documentation
Functions as liaison between agency and community health care providers
Prepares reports on health services, problems and investigations
Participates in quality assurance and other clinical committees as needed
Assists families and other groups in understanding medical and/or psychiatric needs of clients serviced by agency
Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary evaluation team
May provide training to nursing and paraprofessional staff
May complete home assessments for safety
May participate in investigations of abuse and/or neglect
May testify in court
May direct agency clinic services