Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Sierra Health and Wellness•Sacramento, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will function within any program operated by Sierra Health & Wellness (SHW) in accordance with State licensure. Programs operated by SHW include residential substance use treatment facilities, day treatment programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be primarily responsible for overseeing the medical management of clients with substance use disorder, mental health conditions, and chronic medical conditions in accordance with standardized procedures and that of the supervising physician staff. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will assess clients, initiate, or modify treatment within his/her scope of practice and seek consultation with supervising physician staff when clinically indicated. The Nurse Practitioner will participate in treatment team meetings with multidisciplinary staff members and participate in treatment planning for assigned clients. Services provided by the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will primarily be provided in person but may be delivered virtually when necessary. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will participate in rotating weekly on-call services. On-call services will cover a staff on-site who are within nursing professionals' scope of practice to ensure appropriate care is delivered in a timely manner.

Requirements

Current Registered Nursing (RN) License required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University required
Master's Degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program
Active registration as a Nurse Practitioner by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Certification from a national accrediting body, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (e.g. Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, etc.) Alternatively, eligibility within 90-days of hire
Active Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license Alternatively, eligibility within 90-days of hire
Active DEA number and "X" Waiver to prescribe buprenorphine products Alternatively, eligibility within 90-days of hire
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Demonstrated experience and education in providing care for clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Must have valid Driver's License
Adept counseling abilities
Ability to coordinate with professionals from diverse backgrounds
Commitment to the philosophy of recovery and continuity of the program
Customer service oriented, professional attitude
Current TB Test, CPR/First Aid
Work authorization/security clearance requirements: Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assume principal responsibility for the medical, psychiatric, and addiction care needs of clients under the direction of the supervising physician.
Perform History & Physicals and/or review and update outside provider H&Ps for new admissions to residential treatment centers.
Perform admission assessments and contribute to the development of client-specific treatment plans.
Assess clients and order medications as necessary to treat identified medical, psychiatric, and/or substance use disorders.
Order and interpret specific laboratory studies when clinically indicated.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary treatment team members at SHW.
Coordinate with clients outside providers, when clinically indicated.
Counsel and educate clients on medical, psychiatric, and substance use conditions.
Provide health education to staff (formally and informally) and clients related to medications, psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, and medical conditions.
Document in medical records in sufficient detail to Identify goals, interventions, outcomes and effectiveness of treatment.
Consult with the supervising physician for conditions outside of the nurse practitioner scope and/or refer to specialized health resources for treatment.
Utilize screening tools to monitor the effectiveness of care provided.
Adhere to infection control measures and maintains a safe environment of care for patients and staff.
Signs, date and perform all charting, record keeping, and care plans in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provides high-quality client-centered care.
Validates medication orders are transmitted to pharmacies electronically, or via fax/phone when electronic health record downtimes occur.
Ensures compliance with all medical/nursing and regulations for DHCS and Joint Commission and reordered from vendors as needed.