ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE PRACTITIONER (APNP)

Job 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 course 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/CCMtreatment 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
• Absorb some nursing duties as needed

Job Qualifications

• 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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 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.