Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Nurse Practitioner.
• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Pennsylvania Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license.
• Current nationally recognized Advanced Practice certification, or actively pursuing certification.
• Physical and emotional ability to perform all essential job functions.
• Proficiency with computers, electronic health records, and basic business software applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations as needed.
• Perform medication management and medication monitoring appointments.
• Provide psychotherapy services as determined by the Medical Director and Program Director.
• Be available for clinical consultation and emergency support when necessary.
• Complete all required documentation and procedures related to involuntary hospitalization when clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with treatment team members to coordinate and support client care.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for regulatory compliance, insurance authorizations, and organizational policies.
• Accurately document all clinical services in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Review, update, and maintain psychiatric evaluations, treatment plans, SSDI evaluations, and other legally required clinical documentation in accordance with state regulations.
• Complete paperwork required by SSI, SSDI, and other agencies serving clients.
• Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and compliant with applicable standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case conferences, RHD meetings, and community events as required.
• Manage and maintain an assigned patient caseload.
• Maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and credentials.
• Complete all required continuing education and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assess patient health status and provide appropriate psychiatric care and treatment recommendations.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and monitor treatment outcomes.
• Prescribe, administer, and monitor psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate.
• Evaluate medication effectiveness and make treatment adjustments as needed.
• Educate clients regarding medications, side effects, and treatment expectations.
• Work closely with psychiatrists, prescribers, the Medical Director, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Communicate significant clinical updates and treatment recommendations to the care team.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely patient records.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, interventions, medications, and changes in patient conditions.
• Educate clients regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, medication adherence, wellness strategies, and recovery-oriented care.
• Promote independence, recovery, and overall wellness through individual sessions and ongoing support.