Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Job

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Provides patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
  • Collaborates with the staff psychiatrist, the nursing staff and technical personnel, as well as the counselors at the Counseling center and outside local counselors.
  • Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support.
  • Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the staff psychiatrist, as necessary.
  • Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
  • Orders laboratory tests, interprets and explains the test results to patients.
  • Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.
  • Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
  • May also provide primary medical care services as indicated, in accordance with statues, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
  • Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
  • Works collaboratively to provide patient care in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
  • Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support.
Qualifications:
  • These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMES) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements-
  • Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.
  • Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision.
  • Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
  • Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The incumbent is frequently required to stand; and walk. The incumbent is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Education: Masters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience: Three (3) years of experience related to the above describe duties.
  • Licensure: Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the States Board of Nursing.
Additional Qualifications Prior to Start Date:
  • Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.