About this role
Responsible for working alongside physicians and facilitating advanced primary and specialty nursing services. Provides general and preventative care for children and adults, perform check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, and prescribe medication.
Principal Accountabilities :
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
- Diagnose psychiatric conditions using criteria.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and care team.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with scope of practice.
- Provide ongoing medication monitoring and patient education.
- Collaborate with clinicians, mental health assistants, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies and participate in crisis intervention when necessary.
- Provide consultation and education to team, patients, and families regarding mental health issues.
- Adhere to all organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Other duties as assigned
Required:
1. Master's degree in Nursing or related area.
2. Current state Nurse Practitioner license.
Preferred:
1. 5 or more years experience in Nursing or relevant area.