Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The Claremont Colleges Services•Claremont, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides patient care for students of the Claremont Colleges Community. Works collaboratively with the psychiatrist, medical and counseling providers, and others to provide patient assessment and diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order laboratory tests, interpret test results, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients for inpatient care in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession. These duties are performed within the framework of authorized policies and protocols providing mental health care to students at The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) – Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services. This position reports to the Director of MCAPS and will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Health Services.

Requirements

Three years of experience related to the above-described duties.
Masters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, from an accredited college or university.
California State License for RN and NP
Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California.
Current and active DEA License in the State of California
Active Furnishing License in the state of California
Experience in providing clinical psychiatric diagnosis and prescribing psychotropic medications to clients as indicated
Experience in working clinically with college students or college-age clients and working with crisis situations including hospitalizations, suicidality, psychosis, Eating Disorders, academic management, working in a high-demand environment etc..
Experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for depression, anxiety, alcohol/drugs abuse, psychotic disorders, and developmental concerns frequently faced by college-age students.
Ability to work within a culturally diverse population while being aware of issues of difference, diversity, and social justice
Knowledge of medical science, the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, treatment methods, and management of psychiatric conditions and medications
Demonstrated ability to manage the fluctuation of clinical caseload and maintain appropriate records in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
Sensitivity to and embracement of individuals that represent cultural, religious, ethnic and lifestyle diversity.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as a team member within the Center and throughout campus.
Understanding of and/or experiences in residential, liberal arts college environment
Ability to prepare comprehensive intake case histories
Ability to quickly assess emergency psychiatric situations and provide the necessary prompt course of action
Demonstrated skills in diagnostic clinical decision-making and critical thinking
Demonstrated ability to provide accurate psychiatric diagnosis and treatment
Possession of good customer service and public relations skills and the ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships within a diverse multicultural population of students and staff in a university community
Compassion, sensitivity, and strong communication skills
A high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality to appropriately manage delicate and urgent patient situations
Ability to collaborate and form effective relationships with colleagues, physicians, staff, and patients
Ability to solve problems and manage changing priorities
Ability to work with an Electronic Health Records System for Client notes and scheduling
This position requires the ability to perform work that involves prolonged sitting and occasional standing and walking.
The role routinely requires working in indoor and occasional outdoor environments.
Employees must be able to communicate effectively in person and by phone or other devices, read and interpret printed or electronic materials, and constantly perform computer-based work requiring repetitive hand and wrist movement.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree and license to work independently and without supervision
Two years of experience related to the above-described duties.
Experience working on a college campus with a college population preferred.
Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree and license to work independently and without supervision, NP103.
Current California License
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

See patients on an appointment basis, receiving referrals from, and consulting with MCAPS’ clinicians
Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders
Provides patient medication evaluation assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up medication check appointments in accordance with statutes, regulations, and protocols regulating the profession.
Oversees and monitors psychotropic medications prescribed to clients.
Makes appropriate referrals for concerns outside field of expertise and/or beyond the scope of MCAPS services and refers patients for inpatient or outside community care, as necessary.
Promptly complete thorough patient electronic records, which include visit notes, phone calls, messages, review of test results, and prescription management
Meet and consult with clinical supervisor as required by law
Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling, and emotional support.
Provide patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits, and reasonable outcome expectations.
Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Consult with MCAPS staff regarding shared clients
Consult with other MCAPS staff, professionals, students, administrators, parents, and college officials (with proper releases) regarding clinical issues/situations
Compose client initial Medication Evaluation Intake reports, Med-check/progress notes, and termination reports
Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to HIPPA/FERPA/the field’s laws, regulations, and ethical codes/guidelines
Attend weekly disposition meetings
Attend staff meetings
Attend supervision meetings with the primary medical supervisor
Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training
Other duties/projects as assigned
Maintain credentials, licensure, and malpractice insurance