Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Title

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatrist

Support the goals, philosophy, and objectives of Community Action Health Center (CAHC). Work collaboratively with the psychiatrist 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 governing the profession. Maintain confidentiality of patients, co‑workers, and clinic information.

• Provide behavioral health patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations, and protocols governing the profession.
• Obtain medical history.
• Complete psychiatric assessments and formulate differential diagnoses based on clinical findings.
• Order, conduct, and interpret pertinent laboratory and diagnostic procedures with appropriate follow‑through.
• Formulate, document, and implement outcome‑based treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and evaluate psychotropic and related medications.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work.
• Communicate test results and follow‑up to client.
• Review medication list, screen for interactions, issue medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
• Assess real or potential health hazards and current health status, including analysis of health behavior related to lifestyle and culture.
• Devise, implement, and evaluate plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of the physical, psychological, emotional, societal, and environmental needs of the patients.
• Promote positive health behaviors and self‑care skills through education and counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other health professionals as needed.
• Consult, refer, and collaborate with other disciplines involved in the delivery of total patient care.
• Document accurately all assessments, interventions, client or family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, procedures, treatments, and other data in the medical record.
• Utilize the resources of CAHC and the surrounding community.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient clinic environment for clients, visitors, and staff.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional growth by involvement in peer review, the review of protocols and procedures, and participation in quality improvement within the clinic.
• Attend CAHC meetings and in‑service offerings and participate in assigned committees.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support certification.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and communications following CAPWN policy and HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.
• As a CAPWN team member, dedicate your energy to providing high‑quality, value‑added customer service and care to our clients. Engage with the team and commit to improving and nurturing the health and well‑being of the individuals in the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Full‑time position; flexible hours may be available. Must work onsite in Gering, NE.

• Clinic environment includes patient interaction, training, meetings, and community interaction.
• Well‑lit, temperature‑controlled clinical setting with standard medical and office equipment available.
• Work is frequently stressful and requires meeting tight deadlines.
• Work in a highly volatile program in a state of change with many interruptions and interactions.
• Must be able to work irregular hours when needed and may include some out‑of‑town travel.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a medical environment.

• Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting clients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires long periods of sitting but will include standing and walking throughout the day.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office and medical equipment.
• Must regularly talk, hear, and have good vision to record…