Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, or his/her designee, provide assigned nursing and medical services within the limits and scope of training and license.

• Obtain relevant psychiatric health and medical history for assigned patients
• Evaluation and treatment of psychiatric illnesses under the collaboration of the Chief Medical Officer, HCI psychiatrists or HCI physician as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Assume primary on‑call responsibilities with back‑up provided by the Chief Medical Officer or other designated Hamilton Center psychiatrists. This duty includes the issuance of admission orders and inpatient rounds to the Hamilton Center Inpatient Unit as necessary.
• Issue orders for the use of mechanical restraints on the Hamilton Center Inpatient Unit when it is determined such an intervention is necessary to maintain the safety of the patient in question, his or her peers or Hamilton Center personnel. When mechanical restraints are ordered by the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, he or she will also complete the mandatory face‑to‑face assessment of the patient in question and document that assessment in the medical record within 60 minutes of the ordering of the restraints.
• Staff walk‑in cases conducted by Hamilton Center Access Center personnel or other HCI clinicians and make disposition recommendations. The Chief Medical Officer or his designated psychiatrist will be available as back‑up to assist with this triage process, as is necessary.
• Provide clinical supervision for Executive Director of Medical Services as requested.
• Flexibility in work schedule as determined by organizational needs.

• R.N. with a M.S. Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
• At least two years of experience in mental health setting
• Understanding of current mental health treatment
• Knowledge of diagnoses and treatment of the severely mentally ill and/or addicted person
• Willingness to use personal transportation in work capacity

• Current and active Indiana License as Registered Nurse
• Current and active Indiana License as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Current and active Indiana Controlled Substances Registration Certificate
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Current and active DEA certificate
• Maintain current American Red Cross CPR/AED certifications (Onsite staff only)
• Maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification (Onsite staff only)
• Valid Drivers License in accordance with motor vehicle policy
• Maintain TB screening certification
• Completes all required continuing education requirements in a timely manner

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to possible agitated patients is limited but possible. Job stress ranges from low to intense depending on situation.

Standing, walking, bending, stooping as required to provide individualized patient care.

Possesses strength necessary to direct and assist in implementation of CPI interventions.

Most of the work of the nurse practitioner is done directly with consumers in Center facilities, onsite, which provide a comfortable physical environment with consumers. On occasion the nurse practitioner may see clients either in their homes or in community settings. Office and program areas may not be air‑conditioned and could become overly warm in summer months. Work conditions, such as cleanliness, comfort and safety, may vary widely.

Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Smoking is permitted only outside of program and office sites. Safety management and crisis intervention decisions and actions are dependent on…