Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Start Corporation•Lafayette, LA

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently. Seeking a APRN- PMHNP to provide medication management on a multi-disciplinary, community based team to individuals experiencing severe and persistent behavioral health symptoms.

Requirements

Advanced clinical license as a Nurse Practitioner (required)
Be over 18 years of age (required)
No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing (required)
Possess a valid driver’s license (required)
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of primary and behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.
Maintains professional boundaries and operates within ethical guidelines.
Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.
Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.

Responsibilities

Practices on a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Provides behavioral health care services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment.
Prescribes and manages medications.
Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.
Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.
Provides clinic and community-based services as appropriate.
Provides effective, research-based recovery based services.
Establishes service plans and treatment goals based on accurate assessment and diagnosis.
Completes clinical documentation accurately and at the time of the services.
Fully utilizes approved electronic health records.
Collects data in the required format to comply with all funding sources, accreditation, or other regulatory agencies.
Coordinates referrals to other agencies and specialists as indicated by patient need.
Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles when necessary.
Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings.
May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.
Provides direct clinical services at the advanced, independent practitioner level using approved interventions and completing necessary documentation to receive payment from insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.
Supervises other staff as directed.
Performs any other duties as assigned by Supervising Physician or Program Director.