BH Provider - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Unicare Community Health Center Inc, Recruiter•Ontario, CA

22d•$80 - $90•Hybrid

About The Position

Psychiatric nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in psychiatry and perform similar duties as a psychiatric physician. Psychiatric nurse practitioners speak to patients about their feelings and then diagnose the patient’s mental health based on their conversation. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are licensed and able to diagnose mental illnesses and prescribe medications. The duties of a psychiatric nurse practitioner include treating patients with anxiety disorders, feelings of depression, multiple personality disorder and suicidal thoughts to name a few.

Requirements

State Board of Nursing certified
National Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing Specialty
Registered with the State of CA and DEA for prescription writing privileges
Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner training program
Basic Life Support -AHA
Requires a comprehensive knowledge of behavioral health in outpatient settings.
Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities.
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Willing to work flexible hours, including evening and/or weekends.
Must have reliable transportation and valid CA driver-s license and an insurable DMV record.
Must be self-directed and work productively with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records

Responsibilities

Experience assessing and providing medical services to patients with behavioral health disorders in a psychiatric or primary care setting.
Experience with adults, adolescents, and children.
Working knowledge and experience assessing and treating adults/adolescents with alcohol and other drug abuse/dependence.
Expert clinical judgment and the ability to be self-directed and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role.
Possess outstanding conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, as well as critical thinking ability.
Effective oral and written communication skills to relate with staff, patients, and community providers.
Teach patients family members about the patient’s mental illness, including what to expect, how to react and how to cope with their feelings.
Diagnose mental illnesses and prescribe medications.
Participate in quarterly providers meeting.
Collaborate and work under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health and the psychiatrist.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Maintain current license, registrations and/or certifications.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.