ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE PRACTITIONER (APNP) at Wisconsin Community Services

About the role

This position serves as the Targeted Case Management (TCM/CCM) and Community Support Program (CSP) APNP, responsible for psychiatric care and medication prescription of TCM/CCM and CSP participants while collaborating with the program Psychiatrist.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing psychiatric evaluations of CSP participants after initial evaluation by the program Psychiatrist
• Complete initial intake for TCM/CCM participants and then provide ongoing psychiatric evaluation
• Prescribe medications and provide ongoing assertive medication management
• Pragmatically evaluate options and decide upon treatment courses that will optimize safety and community success within situational limits
• Attend and participate in routine staffings with the Psychiatrist, nurses, supervisors, case managers, and other members of the CSP and TCM/CCM treatment team while incorporating staff input regarding observations of participant behaviors and capabilities to assist with medication prescription
• Conduct clinical consultations on an as-needed basis and participate in planned interventions
• Participate in treatment planning for participants as needed
• Document or dictate results of evaluations in a timely manner
• Order lab work, testing, or other procedures as needed
• Exhibit knowledge of evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care
• Assist with some nursing duties as needed
• Perform other job-related duties that may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position

Requirements

• Possess Chapter N 8 Certification to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber and registration as a Registered Nurse
• Completion of continuing education training as required by the board of nursing
• Psychiatric background is required
• No convictions or license revocations that would fail a caregiver background check
• Sufficient malpractice insurance to meet agency requirements

Qualifications

• Good clinical skills, especially related to mental health, medical issues, and substance use disorders
• Knowledge of DSM V, psychotropic medications, and their side effects
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a positive manner with a diverse population of staff and participants
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations, including de-escalation
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills while representing the agency both internally and externally
• Ability to manage change, think critically, and be solution-oriented when dealing with situations as they arise in a fast-paced environment
• Good organizational, dictation, and computer/typing skills
• Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask to meet various deadlines
• Commitment to the APNP role and the participants served
• Ability to set professional boundaries with ethics and integrity
• Work as a team member who participates productively while also managing independent duties and responsibilities
• Sense of humor

Physical Demands

Position is based in an office setting with minimal driving in the community for home visits with participants. Must be able to go up and down stairs and lift/carry 20 pounds. Most of the work is done sitting at a desk while assessing participants, but some mobility within the office is needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed both in a busy treatment environment and sometimes in the community where participants’ symptomatology may be evident. Most of the work is done sitting at a desk. Hours average 16-24 hours/week.

Schedule

First shift work (8am-4pm), but position has flexible hours based on availability; Thursdays are required.