Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Company: Sierra Health and Wellness Centers
Location: Concord
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
We are not looking for job seekers. We want changemakers! Sierra
Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to accomplish the
restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By
transforming the character, we give life back to the people who
have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.--Our
inpatient facility houses 22 clients who receive specialized and
personal care from our staff. Our newly remodeled location offers
amenities to both our clients and staff.Positions available
:--Full- Time- 1.0 FTE Hybrid (on-site 3-4 days)--Full-time
benefits :--Competitive pay10 days paid vacation10 holidays/
5--sick days per yearMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits--with NO
monthly premium for employee401K with a company match of up to
3%Accident & life Insurance--Duties and Responsibilities:The
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ,-- will function within any program
operated by Sierra Health & Wellness in accordance with State
licensure, Programs operated by SHW include residential substance
use treatment facilities, day treatment programs, and intensive
outpatient programs. The Nurse Practitioner will be primarily
responsible for overseeing the medical management of clients with
substance use disorder, mental health conditions, behavioral health
conditions, and chronic medical conditions in accordance with
standardized procedures and that of supervising physician staff.
The Nurse Practitioner will assess clients, Initiate, or modify
treatment within his/her scope of practice and seek consultation
with supervising physician staff when clinically indicated. The
Nurse Practitioner will participate in treatment team meetings with
multidisciplinary staff members and participate in treatment
planning for assigned clients. The Psych Nurse Practitioner will
primarily provide services in person but may be delivered virtually
when necessary. The Nurse Practitioner will participate in rotating
weekly on-call services. On-call services will cover a staff
on-site that are within nursing professionals' scope of practice to
ensure appropriate care is delivered in a timely manner.--Essential
Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform these essential
functions.Assume principal responsibility for the medical,
psychiatric, and addiction care needs of clients under direction of
the supervising physician.Perform History & Physicals, review and
update outside provider H&Ps, and/or complete initial
psychiatric evaluations for new admissions to residential treatment
centers.Perform admission assessments and contribute to development
of client-specific treatment plans.Assess clients and order
medications as necessary to treat identified medical, psychiatric,
and/or substance use disorders. Order and interpret specific
laboratory studies when clinically indicated. Coordinate with
multidisciplinary treatment team members at SHW.Coordinate with
clients' outside providers, when clinically indicated.Counsel and
educate clients on medical, psychiatric, and substance use
conditions.Provide health education to staff (formally and
informally) and clients related to medications, psychiatric
conditions, substance use disorders, and medical
conditions.Document in medical records in sufficient detail to
identify problems, goals, interventions, outcomes, and
effectiveness of treatment.Consult with supervising physician for
conditions outside of psychiatric nurse practitioner scope and/or
refer to specialized health resources for treatment.Utilize
screening tools to monitor effectiveness of care provided.Adhere to
infection control measures and maintain a safe environment of care
for patients and staff.Sign, date, and perform all charting, record
keeping, and care plans in accordance with established policies and
procedures.Provide high-quality client-centered care.Validate
medication orders are transmitted to pharmacies electronically, or
via fax/phone when electronic health record downtimes occur.Ensure
compliance with all medical/nursing and regulations for DHCS and
Joint Commission and reordered from vendors as
needed.RequirementsCurrent Registered Nursing (RN) License
requiredBachelor's Degree from an accredited University
requiredMaster's Degree from an accredited nurse practitioner
programActive registration as a Nurse Practitioner by the
California Board of Registered NursingCertification from a national
accrediting body, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) (e.g. Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner-PMHNP,--etc.)Alternatively, eligibility within 90-days
of hireActive Nurse Practitioner Furnishing licenseAlternatively,
eligibility within 90-days of hireActive DEA number Alternatively,
eligibility within 90-days of hireActive Basic Life Support (BLS)
certificationDemonstrated experience and education in providing
care for clients with mental health and substance use
disorders.Other duties as assigned.Excellent communication
skillsBasic computer skillsMust have valid Driver's LicenseAdept
counseling abilitiesAbility to coordinate with professionals from
diverse backgroundsCommitment to the philosophy of recovery and
continuity of the programCustomer service oriented, professional
attitudeCurrent TB Test, CPR/First AidHourly: $76.00- $114.00The
posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization
believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on
the circumstances at the time of posting. --This pay range is not a
promise of a particular wage. --Pay may consider several factors
including but not limited to internal equity, experience,
specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and
education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon
many factors including business needs.--Sierra Health and Wellness
are a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab
centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to
alcohol, opiates, amphetamines, and other addictive
substances.Sierra Health and Wellness are an Equal Opportunity
Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees,
or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status,
genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other
category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding
advance directives. Not all services are available at all
offices.https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/PM21Powered by
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