Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Skilled Nursing Facilities
About The Position
Community Health Centers of America is a multi-specialty group focused on improving community health through clinical care. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works at contracted skilled nursing facilities in the Chico area, primarily providing in-person visits at nearby facilities and possibly telehealth appointments for other locations. The role is available full time (five days per week) or potentially part time (three days per week). The position diagnoses and treats mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, substance abuse issues, and postpartum depression. It provides psychiatric medical services in skilled nursing settings, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment, referrals, follow-up, psychotherapy, medication prescribing, patient and family education, and coordination of care. The practitioner maintains accurate patient records, monitors treatment and medication outcomes, participates in quality and review activities, and follows applicable clinical, organizational, contractual, safety, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- California licenses as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Nurse Practitioner (NP).
- Master's degree.
- Current BLS/ACLS certification.
- Current DEA registration.
- Ability to use electronic health records.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and efficiently carry out duties and assignments.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with people of all backgrounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional and pleasant manner, and availability for patient follow-up questions.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of related experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric examinations, diagnoses, treatment, referrals, and follow-up care to patients in skilled nursing facilities.
- Obtain, analyze, and interpret patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Apply evidence-based practices, critical time intervention, and trauma-informed care.
- Provide psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions and prescribe medications.
- Develop nursing assessments that reflect each client's holistic needs, strengths, and circumstances.
- Oversee implementation of nursing care and assess whether treatment or service plans need modification.
- Maintain complete, accurate, legible, and detailed medical records, including health care plans, prognoses, and patient progress.
- Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions; schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients and evaluate care.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment, prognosis, medications, and medical treatments; counsel patients on medication compliance.
- Coordinate patient-care activities and participate in team meetings, contributing nursing input to treatment and service plans.
- Interpret test results to identify related health issues and obtain health information from patients.
- Practice safe and healthy control methods while working with patients.
- Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and utilization review activities as assigned.
- Maintain knowledge of nursing developments, state nurse practitioner regulations, regulatory processes, and payer systems.
- Follow company policies and procedures and OSHA safety rules; respect patients' cultural and religious practices; uphold HIPAA regulations.
- Be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
- Provide a safe and educational patient experience in accordance with California Medical and Nursing Board standards and accepted medical standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary plans.
- Vacation, holiday, CME, and sick paid time off.
- 401(k) with generous matching.
- Continuing education credits.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible schedule.
- Loan forgiveness eligibility.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Bonus opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
