Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Southwest Counseling Service

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

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program.
  • 1-2 years of direct client care experience required.
  • Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by a nationally recognized certifying body.
  • Licensure as an APRN with prescriptive authority in Wyoming.
  • Wyoming Board of Pharmacy registration and national DEA certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on medical issues and policies.
  • Deliver episodic and chronic care, including patient education.
  • Treat all patients with respect, acknowledging their diversity.
  • Collaborate with SCS service members for quality care.
  • Conduct comprehensive physical exams and document findings.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests like x-rays and lab tests.
  • Develop and implement patient management plans to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits

  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Opportunity to stay updated with medical advancements and continuing education.
  • Collaboration with a diverse healthcare team.
  • On-call services to enhance patient care availability.
Full Job Description
Description

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Provide input and guidance on situations and policies related to medical issues.
  • Provide patients with episodic and chronic care screening and educational assistance.
  • Recognize the diversity of the patient population and treat all patients with dignity and respect.
  • Work with other SCS service members to provide quality patient care.
  • Deliver patient care by following the most current competency and evidence-based guidelines and procedures of practice.
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations and compile patient medical data, including health history and physical exam results.
  • Administer or order diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests; interpret test results.
  • Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in providing continuity of care.
  • Document patient care accurately and maintain up-to-date medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and specialists to coordinate care and ensure continuity.
  • Prescribe, administer, dispense, or provide nonprescriptive and prescriptive medications, including prepackaged medication as defined in W.S. 35-7-1013 and 35-7-1014.
  • Utilize EHR/EMR systems, including e-prescribing, to support clinical and administrative functions.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to developing clinical protocols and best practices.
  • Stay current with advancements in medical practice and maintain continuing education requirements per licensure.
  • Provide on-call services per agency requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program.
  • At least 1-2 years of direct client care experience required.

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., ANCC, AANP).
  • Licensure as an APRN with prescriptive authority in Wyoming, including acquisition and maintenance of Wyoming Board of Pharmacy registration and national DEA certification.

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