Forensic Nurse Practitioner

Centerstone • Benton, IL

3d • $99,000 - $148,525

About The 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees