Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Adult

Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region•Rutland Town, VT

12d•$130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Community Health is seeking an adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient psychiatric services to a diverse population in Rutland County. The role is part of a dedicated, collaborative team committed to an integrative, community-based approach to care. The practitioner diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent behavioral health disorders, working with case managers, therapists, and support staff to support patient outcomes. The position provides 26 hours of direct, billable services per week per full-time FTE. Community Health is a primary care network offering wellness, dental, behavioral health, pediatric specialties, and walk-in Express Care. It serves Rutland and southern Addison counties through eight locations and has close to 400 employees. Its sites are certified Level III Medical Homes, with panel management and case management systems, an integrated electronic medical record, and interfaces with a local hospital. The organization’s mission is to improve community health and wellness by providing access to excellent medical and dental primary care regardless of financial circumstances.

Requirements

Must be an APRN-BC and state licensed.
1–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Examine patients to obtain information about their physical and/or psychological condition.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Make diagnoses and decisions about patient management and treatment.
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and examination results; document patient/provider interactions according to Medical Staff policies and procedures.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Assist physicians during surgery or medical procedures.
May supervise and coordinate technicians' and technical assistants' activities, or provide appropriate coverage in other areas.
Communicate with referral sources.
Facilitate referrals to alternative or additional providers as clinically appropriate.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the operation of an outpatient psychology clinic.
Provide 26 hours of direct, billable services per week per full-time FTE.