Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc • Waterloo, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a member of the Behavioral Health Department at a multidisciplinary primary care community health clinic and contributes to its integrated care model. The role provides direct patient care and supports primary care providers and care managers in treating patients with behavioral health needs. The practitioner works closely with a supervising physician and other clinic and community providers and resources on consultations and referrals. Outside referrals may be made after consultation with staff physicians. Services and related duties are performed in accordance with the clinic’s mission.

The position serves patients from neonates through geriatrics. It provides mental health services, primary care services as needed, patient and family education and support, and care coordinated according to the patient-centered Medical Home model. The practitioner maintains electronic medical records, contributes to improved clinical processes and outcomes, follows clinic policies, supports a safe and service-oriented environment, and assists with stewardship of clinic resources.

This full-time role is based in a clinical setting. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility. Occasional irregular hours, adjusted schedules, long days, early mornings, or late evenings may be needed to meet client scheduling demands. A minimum of 40 hours per week is required. Occasional travel and driving are expected.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited master’s-level Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatry.
• Current and valid Iowa license.
• Completion of requirements necessary to practice medicine in Iowa, including state agreements for payment of health services under Medicare and Medicaid.
• DEA permission to prescribe and maintain controlled substances.
• Malpractice insurability.
• Board certification or eligibility in the specialty area.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective listening, speaking, writing, and reading-comprehension skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to maintain professional competence.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the Windows platform; comfort using an EHR system regularly.
• Clinical competence and sound professional judgment.
• Responsiveness to patient needs and ability to work independently and with diverse groups of people.
• Planning, organization, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged sitting, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, repetitive hand use, reaching, bending, kneeling, and occasional driving.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with exposure to bloodborne pathogens, puncture hazards, particulates, and blood or body-fluid hazards; PPE is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous health care experience.
• Hospital privileges at local facilities, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to patients and primary care services as needed.
• Educate and support patients and their families.
• Coordinate patient care according to the patient-centered Medical Home model.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records for clinical and business documentation.
• Support a service-oriented environment consistent with the clinic’s mission and philosophy.
• Contribute to improved work processes and clinical outcomes, including health disparity and quality improvement initiatives.
• Follow policies and procedures and maintain safe working habits and a safe work environment.
• Assist in controlling clinic resources.
• Assess patients’ health status and actual or potential health hazards, including health behaviors related to lifestyle and culture.
• Consult, refer, and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals involved in patient care.
• Help clients identify achievable health behaviors and develop learning skills through individual or group education.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and treatments and perform procedures within the scope of practice for ARNPs.
• Use resources appropriately and maintain patient confidentiality and professional and ethical standards.
• Travel and drive occasionally as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time