Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Hillcrest Family Services • Washington, IA

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, for Hillcrest Family Services MHCs in Southeast, IA, the primary responsibilities include providing specialized and advanced direct and indirect client care. Addition, you will: Review all cases referred to by therapists and/or other medical practitioners Perform initial evaluations and follow-up care for medication management clients Formulate diagnosis(es) of acute and chronic disease Complete paperwork/dictation within 24 hours from service date Administer medications and other therapeutic means, necessary to implement treatment within the scope of licensure Provide education to patients and families around issues related to the patient's diagnosis, illness, and/or treatment Other duties as assigned. Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We're a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores. COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Program
• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Clinical experience providing mental health services, preferably in a community-based or outpatient setting.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Possessing the theoretical knowledge and skills involved in the delivery of mental health care services
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards governing mental health practice.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing caseloads, client needs, and organizational priorities.
• Must hold current DEA certification in order to prescribe medications.
• Licensed in the state of Iowa

Responsibilities

• Review all cases referred to by therapists and/or other medical practitioners
• Perform initial evaluations and follow-up care for medication management clients
• Formulate diagnosis(es) of acute and chronic disease
• Complete paperwork/dictation within 24 hours from service date
• Administer medications and other therapeutic means, necessary to implement treatment within the scope of licensure
• Provide education to patients and families around issues related to the patient's diagnosis, illness, and/or treatment
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 hours sick time
• 2 wellness days
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• Employee assistance program
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees