Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center Duluth,MN Job Duluth area,Minnesota USA,Nursing

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner job at Lake Superior Community Health Center, Duluth, MN.

Job Title: Psych Nurse Practitioner

Department: Medical

Reports To: Medical Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Provide primary and/or psychiatric care for patients throughout the life span. Duties include diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health and/or psychiatric problems, along with preventive care focused on health risk factor reduction. Provides psychiatric health education, recommendations for counseling, and emotional support.

Job Qualifications

Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Dual Certification in Family Practice and Psychiatric-Mental Health Specialties.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community health or primary care setting.
CPR certified

Job Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Ability to provide efficient and effective care consistent with medical best practices
Able to provide health care in a sensitive, nonjudgmental manner to persons of all economic levels and cultural backgrounds
Ability to independently manage patients’ psychiatric medications and care
Ability to work independently and as member of health care team

Licensure and Credentials

Licensure and certification as appropriate to discipline; eligible for licensure in both MN and WI

Functions and Responsibilities

Perform history taking, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning within scope of licensure; perform preventive care and guidance within prescribed guidelines.

Dedicate an appropriate portion of clinical time to psychiatric specific appointments based on clinic need.

Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and treat clinical problems; make referrals to staff physicians and specialists as necessary.

Coordinate, review and manage individual patient care in consultation with the staff physicians and other members of the health care team.

Maintain proper documentation in EHR according to clinical guidelines and operational procedures.

Comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards of care and related laws and regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA regulations.

Miscellaneous Duties:

Actively participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities
Develop and maintain positive working relationships within medical and referral community
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

May require travel between sites
Exposure to infectious disease
Basic computer skills and office equipment used
Vision and hearing corrected in normal range

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Medical Director

Benefits

LSCHC offers excellent wages and a comprehensive benefit plan.

LSCHC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center Duluth, MN