Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Jordan Valley Community Health Center

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in nursing with emphasis in nurse practitioner.
  • Two years of Nurse Practitioner experience required.
  • Missouri State Advanced Practice Nurse License.
  • Current BLS Certification.
  • Psychiatric certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Take medical histories and perform patient examinations.
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays.
  • Make diagnoses and provide treatment.
  • Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes.
  • Educate patients about health and self-care techniques.
  • Prescribe medications and therapies.
  • Promote wellness practices and respond to medical emergencies.

Benefits

  • 4-day Work Week to support work-life balance.
  • Health benefits including HSA, FSA, and Telemedicine access.
  • Vision insurance provided.
  • Free dental and life insurance, with affordable family options.
  • 403b retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Day One PTO Accrual to encourage immediate rest and rejuvenation.
  • 9 Paid Holidays to promote time away from work.
  • On-site fitness facility at no cost for employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program available for personal support.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

Our ideal Nurse Practitioner candidate will work independently and must be responsible, self-confident, and have excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Nurse Practitioner will work with a variety of patients and must be caring, compassionate, and able to communicate well with people of all ages and backgrounds. They will promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Clinic's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Duties:
  • Take medical histories and perform patient examinations.
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays.
  • Make diagnoses.
  • Provide treatment.
  • Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes.
  • Perform preventive procedures such as immunizations.
  • Prescribe medications and other therapies.
  • Monitor and record patient progress.
  • Educate patients about their health and instruct them in self-care techniques.
  • Promote wellness practices.
  • Respond to medical emergencies.
  • Performs work of equal skill and responsibility as directed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility and may be requested to perform work of lesser responsibility when workload of the department so requires.
  • Refer patients to other physicians and other health care providers as needed.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
  • 4-day Work Week
  • Health (Both HSA and FSA options and access to our Telemedicine program)
  • Vision
  • Free dental and life insurance and long-term disability. Affordable rates for family dental and life insurance.
  • 403b retirement match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Day One PTO Accrual
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Free On-Site Fitness Facility


Requirements

Required: A registered nurse who has completed advanced education, usually a master's in nursing degree with an emphasis in nurse practitioner.

Minimum Work Experience:

Two (2) years of Nurse Practitioner experience.

Preferably working with underserved populations in psychiatry.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Missouri State Advance Practice Nurse License

Current BLS Certification required.

Psychiatric Certification is required.

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