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QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

Successful completion of Background, MVR and DFWP screenings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training required. 

One year of practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be licensed as an APRN with prescriptive authority in the State of Florida.  Must hold Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). DEA registration

SUMMARY

Evaluates clients for psychiatric illness, diagnose, and initiate treatment.  Provide medication management for assigned clients based upon approved protocols.  Participates in Quality Improvement activities.  Attend medical management staff meetings and mandatory staff training sessions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide Client evaluation, diagnosis, treatment recommendations and education, prescribe medications, and document such activities in the electronic health records system. 
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess client's clinical problems and health care needs and documents such activities electronically as indicated.
• Develops reports in electronic health records to include but not limited to treatment plans and recommendations, progress reports, transfer summaries, etc. 
• Participates in treatment planning with medical and clinical staff, community agencies and other health professionals to prepare a comprehensive client treatment plan.
• Monitors clinical services through utilization and quality record review procedures and ensures ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained. 
• Refers patients to psychiatrist for consultation or to external health resources for further evaluation/treatment.
• Ensures client's safety and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains continuing education to keep current with treatment issues and   licensure requirements.
• Participates as a team member and contributes to the enhancement of the department and the agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required. 
• Consults with medical director and/or refers to/consults with external health resources for further evaluation/treatment
• Provides care to individuals who belong to specific populations/programs including children, individuals in medication assisted treatment program and related substance abuse programs, individuals who are incarcerated at the Nassau County Jail, and individuals with serious mental illness.
• Provides face-to-face care in office at any/all SPBH physical locations and facilities served by SPBH (including Dayspring Village, Nassau County Jail).
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee may be required to perform some duties in the community where the individual's are living, employed, or attending school/training. 

ETHICAL STANDARDS OF PROFESSION: 

• The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements; 
• The ability to comply with all federal, state, and local laws at all times; 
• The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect; 
• The ability to comply with HIPAA requirements for protected healthcare information; 
• The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors; 
• The ability to comply with the code of conduct and ethics and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.