Psychiatric APRN

UCFS Healthcare•Norwich, CT

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. We are currently seeking a Psychiatric APRN for our Colchester and Norwich health centers to provide quality client centered psychiatric care services for patients including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, routine follow ups and emergency interventions. They will also develop and implement patient psychiatric treatment plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut
2 years of experience working with, evaluating, and prescribing clients with mental and behavioral health diagnoses (Ambulatory care experience preferred)
Master's of Science Nursing or equivalency
CT APRN License
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing
Ability to use MS Office Suite
Experience with EHR (EPIC experience preferred)

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides client centered psychiatric health care for patients including but not limited to: Conducting psychiatric evaluations including ordering /performing /interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests
Conducting routine follow-up visits for monitoring prescribed medication
Conducting emergency consultation, evaluation or follow up visits as needed
Providing treatment according to accepted agency standards, protocols and policies
Assisting in the management of referred and/or complex problems
Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations and plan for continuing care in the clinical record
Maintaining productivity standards
Collaborates with physician, clinicians, other agency providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff and community resources in meeting patient and family needs
Provides health promotion, education and counseling for patient/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues and coping strategies
Maintains accurate, legible medical records and returns all assigned charts or patient data (lab reports, consultations, etc.) to medical records in a timely fashion
Demonstrates knowledge and application of principles of fire, safety, infection control, and OHSA guidelines
Mentors Psychiatric APRN Interns as needed
Participates in provider chart peer reviews

Benefits

Flexible schedules
Competitive salaries
3 continuing education paid days off with reimbursement up to $1,500 each year
Generous paid time off including 4 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
Paid life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional voluntary benefits
National Health Service Corp. Loan Repayment eligibility
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility