Master's Degree in Nursing with specialized training as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
State of Tennessee Certificate of Fitness for prescribing authority
DEA number required prior to starting work
5-7 years of relevant clinical experience preferred
Strong communication skills in various formats
Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care for patients
Perform traditional nursing duties as needed
Manage clinical data to enhance patient care
Participate in weekly supervision and maintain documentation
Seek additional supervision when clinically indicated
Respond promptly to patient and staff inquiries
Engage actively in clinical staffing team meetings
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
Company-paid AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability
Access to Employee Resource Groups
Opportunities for continuing education
Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Provides psychiatric evaluation and on-going treatment. Ensures accuracy of diagnosis and appropriate pharmacological intervention. Monitors for medication side effects. Supports appropriate multi-disciplinary interventions. Maintains the electronic medical record. Performs all above tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician and assures appropriate documentation of supervision in compliance with State regulations. Interacts with other staff in a professional manner. Participates in urgent call rotation as requested. Attends specified clinic, medical staff, and educational meetings (see addendum for meetings).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides psychiatric evaluations and follow-up for patients in a way that conforms to expectations derived from current clinical consensus superimposed on the standard of care.
Demonstrates adequate skills for performing traditional nursing duties as necessary.
Manages clinical data in a manner that enhances patient care and conforms to professional standards, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
Participates in formal weekly supervision and maintains records of physician supervision.
When clinically indicated pursues additional supervision with physician and is responsive to that supervision.
Responds to patient and staff questions in a way that is both timely and helpful.
Serves as an active participant in clinical staffing team meetings and communicates patient information as needed to therapists, case managers, nurses, and physicians.
Attends annual medical staff meetings, quarterly medical staff meetings, and other clinical meetings as required.
Meets or exceeds targeted VPU percent Supervision of staff assigned under their leadership. Compliance with annual KPI evaluations and Catalytic Coaching.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
Master's Degree in Nursing with specialized training and licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Years of Experience
Certification/Licensure
Has Certificate of Fitness (or initially, a temporary certificate) from the State of Tennessee granting prescribing authority in accordance with state laws. A DEA number is required for all current nurse practitioners. New hires must have applied for a DEA number prior to beginning work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing - 10%
Sitting - 90%
Squatting - Occasional
Kneeling - Occasional
Bending - Occasional
Driving - Occasional
Lifting - Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type: Full time
Pay Range: $99,000.00--$148,525.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
About Centerstone of America, Inc.
Centerstone of America, Inc. is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to delivering care that changes people?s lives. We provide mental health and substance abuse treatment, education and support to communities in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Our services are designed to help people through crisis situations and develop the skills they need to live healthy, productive lives. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality care, regardless of their ability to pay. Our mission is to prevent and cure mental illness and addiction.
