Certified Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Certified Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner delivers advanced nursing and specified medical services to mental health and addiction clients under established protocols referenced in Chapter 464 of the Florida Statutes. The role evaluates clients for medical therapy, prescribes medication when appropriate, provides medication education, and conducts psychiatric evaluations and disability determination evaluations. The practitioner also supports treatment planning, initiates Baker Act involuntary treatment documents when indicated, consults with staff and other clinicians, and helps ensure clients receive appropriate care.
Requirements
- Be a registered nurse with a master's degree in a clinical area, have completed specialized ARNP training recognized by the Board of Nursing, or be a graduate of an accredited ARNP program.
- Be currently licensed to practice as an ARNP in Florida.
- Have documented experience providing the listed services.
- Effectively communicate in writing, verbally, in person, and through virtual methods.
- Have mental health and addictions training or experience with this population.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the general psychiatric population.
- Experience with mental health and addictions across populations, predominantly adults and geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate referred clients for medical therapy and prescribe medication when appropriate within established protocols.
- Provide medical therapy and medication education to address program and client needs.
- Review and sign, when appropriate, tentative treatment plans, treatment plans, formal treatment plan reviews, and similar documents for assigned clients.
- Initiate Baker Act involuntary treatment documents and facilitate admission to an appropriate inpatient facility when indicated.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations for clinical or administrative requirements.
- Conduct psychiatric disability determination evaluations (SSI) and prepare required reports.
- Consult with staff regarding client diagnosis and treatment, program development, and referral options.
- Train staff, clients, and others in disease prevention, health maintenance, and prescribed operating procedures as agreed and time permits.
- Review medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing reports, and refer clients for follow-up care when indicated.
- Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests to confirm or deny preliminary diagnoses.
- Consult with physicians and other clinical staff as needed to facilitate effective client care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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Job Type
Full-time
