Advanced Practice Nurse: Clinical Care & Education Leader

Job Summary

Under the clinical direction of the Chief of Psychiatry,provides primary services to agency clients/patients. Maintains required records and documentation. Provides consultation to other Center staff as requested.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing and valid Ohio license
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in Ohio
• Must have current, full, active certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
• Must work within a Standard Care Arrangement.
• May be required to travel between sites as necessary
• 2 years of advanced practice nursing experience

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides routine evaluations and follow up care for agency clients/patients.
• Utilizes evidenced-based nursing practice or physician assistant practice appropriate tothe setting.
• Identifies professional learningcurveand routinely engages in formal and/or informal clinical supervision appropriate toneeds.
• Maintains medical charts, records and documentation in accordance with standard nursing practice and agency policies.
• Completes clinical work tasks during work hours each day.
• Provides assistance and direction to agency staff inestablishingtreatment/service plans, as needed.
  
  Knowsandutilizessystem resources.
  
  Identifies system limitations and problem solves to meet client needs.
• Maintains professional composure under stress.
• Manages conflict at all levels.
• Manages conflicting demands.
• Delegates appropriately.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Consults with internal and external sources.

Other Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Otherrelatedduties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Clinical Care:
  
  Demonstrates the ability to provide effective and anticipatory guidance to patients in order toestablisha health maintenance and management plan designed to promote health and prevent potential health problems. Ability to work in a dynamic environment, across all levels of the clinical team to coordinate treatment plans. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability in carrying out the nursing process.
• Critical Thinking:
  Takes all critical information into account, considering interrelationships among issues and implications for other stakeholders. Applies knowledge,expertise, sound judgment and other references and resources as necessary to generate and evaluate solutions and recommendations. Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies.
• Teaching:
  Ability to adjust language in order to effectively communicate educational information and treatment plans to patients. Identifyappropriatelearning model for each recipient to ensure appropriate delivery.
  
  Ability to assesslevelof understanding and adjust accordingly to ensure patient comprehension.
• Communication:
  Expresses thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing. Presents in a confident, clear, and enthusiastic manner when addressing people in a large or small group. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the subject matter.
• Values Diversity:
  Collaborates with and involves others,demonstratinga respect for divergent viewpoints; interacts well with diverse people and groups, thereby contributing to an environment that is equitable, inclusive, and cooperative. An awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the population served.
• Interpersonal Relations: relates well to all individuals, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships;uses diplomacy and tact. Uses…