Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job Cranston area,Rhode Island USA,Healthcare

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive

Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strivesto foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting theglobal environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’scapital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from

New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Overview

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental health conditions viacomprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management tosupport mental health, academic functioning, and well-being of students referred by Personal Counseling Center Staff. This is apart-time and academic year (9-month) position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric evaluations, assessment, and medication management services to students presenting a wide range of mental health concerns. Provide detailed education on risks/benefits of medications and interactions with other prescribed or recreationalsubstances. Develop comprehensive treatment planning for caseload,including assisting with appropriate referrals for medication management when students are away from campus for continuity ofcare. Monitor medication adherence, side effects, and treatmentoutcomes using best practices. (75%)

Collaborate with internal and external treatment providers to coordinate comprehensive care, including consultation with thecontracted psychiatrist and case discussions with counseling andhealth services staff. Meet with the executive directorperiodically to review cases of concern and flow of system.(10%)

Partner with health Services and Sports Medicine staff(Athletic team doctors) to coordinate laboratory testing, as neededcardiac testing, and review medical concerns related to psychiatrictreatment. Communicate clearly about medication interactions andhealth monitoring needs. Consult with both departments, as needed.(5%)

Assist in referral management for higher or specialized care,including partial hospitalization, emergency referrals forinpatient level of care assessment, intensive outpatient programs,or off-campus psychiatric providers. Ensure appropriate handoff and continuity of care. (5%)

Provide timely documentation in the electronic medical records system within the Personal Counseling Center’s policies and procedures, following state and institutional standards. UtilizeEMR systems in Health Services and Athletics for electronicprescription services. Provide documentation for varsity student athletes when needed for NCAA mandates related to controlled substances. (5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution required.
One to three years’ hands-on experience, preferable in a higher education counseling center or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
APRN license in the State of Rhode Island.
Current board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health…