Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

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We are hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our growing team!  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner  will primarily be responsible for managing mental health conditions and coordinating health care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations in accordance with acceptable standards of care.

This is an in-person position.    Key Responsibilities :

• Performs age-appropriate mental health history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s specific needs Responds to psychiatric emergencies  Develops a collaborative,individualized treatment plan that may include medications, non-pharmacologic treatments, collaboration / referral to specialty providers or other interventions aimed to improve health status Communication with patients, their support persons, pharmacies and other healthcare providers in a manner that facilitates optimal care of the patient.
• This may include, but not limited to, ensuring prescriptions are filled and refilled as appropriate, communication or lab results and coordinating care with outside providers.  In case of an emergency, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner shall refer a person served / client to an emergency room for medical emergencies.
• Psychiatric Nurse practitioners may participate in utilization review activities as needed to ensure patients are able to access necessary care The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will fulfill all duties in compliance with Pioneer Rural Health procedures including  42 CFR, Part 2 (privacy regulations).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities.
• The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will participate in 24 / 7 call for emergency, evening or weekend coverage Complete peer to peer reviews as necessary with payor sources  Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional working relationship with Pioneer Rural Health’s staff and consumers alike.

This is a HYBRID positions with some in person and some via telehealth.   Key Experience and Education Needed :

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