Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Endeavors is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work collaboratively with medical and behavioral health clinic staff as a medication prescriber and care provider for patients with acute and/or chronic mental health issues. The role includes performing psychiatric evaluations, histories and physicals; writing orders; providing consultations; managing medications short term; and prescribing treatments. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner educates patients and families, develops and evaluates treatment plans, coordinates care with interdisciplinary colleagues, documents cases, and contributes to professional development and clinic programs. The position is based in San Antonio, Texas, and requires occasional nights, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs.
Requirements
- MSN and completion of an Advanced Practice nursing program.
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP).
- Professional license allowing practice in the State of Texas.
- Current CPR certification.
- Driver’s license with a clear record.
- Daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.
- Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by the employer.
- Be available and willing to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs.
- Willingness to perform other duties as required.
- Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of themselves or others.
Responsibilities
- Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventative health measures, medications, and treatment plans.
- Prescribe psychotropic medications as permitted by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and case management, to implement or evaluate treatment plans.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Complete case documentation and participate in peer reviews.
- Participate in professional growth and development activities, including conferences or continuing education.
- Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for people with chronic or acute mental disorders, where applicable.
- Interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests, such as EKGs and renal functioning tests.
- Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals about unusual or complex cases.
- Participate in treatment team conferences regarding difficult, high-risk, and/or acute cases.
- Develop practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.
- Refer patients needing more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.
- Develop, implement, or evaluate programs, such as crisis response actions.
- Present mental health topics, such as psychotropic medications, to the team during in-services.
- Monitor the use and status of onsite medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service by placing the child, family, Veteran, or client first in support of Endeavors' mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
