PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

JOB PURPOSE:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with the medical and behavioral health clinic staff as a medication prescriber and care provider to treat patients suffering from acute and/or chronic mental health issues. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for performing psychiatric evaluations, history and physical, writing orders, providing consultations, short-term medication management, and prescribing treatments.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventative health measures, medications, and/or treatment plans.
• Create prescriptions for psychotropic medications, as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and/or nursing staff to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Complete case documentation and participate in peer reviews.
• Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development including conferences or continuing education activities.
• Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
• Interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and renal functioning tests.
• Consult with psychiatrist or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.
• Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult, high risk, and/or acute cases.
• Develop practice protocols for mental heath problems based on review and evaluation of published research.
• Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.
• Develop, implement, or evaluate programs, such as crisis response actions.
• Teach classes in mental health topics such as psychotropic medication or stress reduction, as needed.
• Monitor the use and status of any onsite medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: MSN, completion of an Advanced Practice nursing program.

EXPERIENCE: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Driver's License with clear record required. Current CPR certification. Professional license allowing practice in the State of Texas.

ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

LICENSES: Driver's License with clear record.

VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

OTHER: Must be available and willing to work occasional nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs. Willingness to work other duties as required. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of themselves or others.

Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@endeavors.org or speak with your recruiter.

Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at recruiting@endeavors.org. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.

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