Forensic Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION Diagnoses and assesses the behavioral health needs of clients; makes appropriate referrals; prescribes and monitors medications; provides wellness coaching and medical consultation; serves as liaison between client and members of the care team both internal and external. Provides outstanding internal and external customer service.
Requirements
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Knowledge of cultural, social, and economic forces in families and communities.
- Knowledge of community/geographical awareness and of community resources.
- Skill in providing advocacy services.
- Advanced Registered Nurse Degree from an accredited school.
- MSN or DNP
- PMHNP Board Certification
- Unencumbered Illinois RN License
- Unencumbered Illinois APRN License
Nice To Haves
- Preference is for a minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably psychiatric nursing services.
Responsibilities
- Assess, including assessments for lethality, and diagnosis mentally ill clients, refer/link clients to appropriate services, and coordinate care across multiple providers.
- Prescribe and monitor medications as clinically indicated.
- Provide medication management, consultation and healthcare education as assigned.
- Participate as an effective member of the care team both external and internal.
- Facilitate communication of treatment needs/adjustments to the care team, as well as coordinate care across multiple medical providers on behalf of the team.
- Provide supervision for student nurses, and consultation, education and in-service training in community mental health nursing.
- Provide appropriate case and program consultation with other staff members, and mutual consultation and education.
- Complete assigned documentation which include disease specific goals, objectives, and interventions.
- Participate in workshops, conferences and other special meetings intended to improve community mental health nursing skills as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
