Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Crossing Rivers Health•Prairie du Chien, WI

About The Position

Crossing Rivers Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for its Center for Behavioral Health in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. The role provides advanced nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders and may provide psychotherapy under the direction of a psychiatrist in accordance with Wisconsin DHS 35 regulations. The practitioner works with an interdisciplinary team to assess patients, diagnose conditions, develop and implement treatment plans, and support patients and families. The position requires a master's degree in nursing and at least six months of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. A nursing doctorate is preferred.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing.
At least six months of experience in a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin.
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) in Wisconsin.
Current DEA number.
Board certification required; PMHNP-BC certification is preferred.
If not currently licensed in Wisconsin as an RN and/or APNP, obtain the required licensure before the first day of employment.
Ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrated communication, patience, conceptual thinking, organization, judgment, applied learning, decision-making, and active-listening competencies.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in nursing.
PMHNP-BC certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ medication usage and results.
Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
Evaluate patients’ behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.
Distinguish between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and diagnose appropriately.
Assess patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and complaints.
Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, and treatment plans.
Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
Develop and implement treatment plans.
Participate in professional growth and development activities, including conferences or continuing education.
Order and interpret relevant diagnostic or laboratory tests.
Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals about unusual or complex cases.
Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.
Develop practice protocols for mental health problems based on reviewing and evaluating published research.
Refer patients who require more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.
Teach classes on mental health topics.
Administer medications.
Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
Provide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor acute or chronic health problems.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of patients, the department, and the organization.