Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, or his/her designee, provide assigned nursing and medical services within the limits and scope of training and license.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Obtain relevant Psychiatric health and medical history for assigned patients
• Evaluation and treatment of psychiatric illnesses under the collaboration of the Chief Medical Officer, HCI psychiatrists or HCI physician as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer
• Absorb primary on-call responsibilities with back-up provided by the Chief Medical Officer or other designated Hamilton Center psychiatrists
• Assume responsibility for issuing admission orders and inpatient rounds to the Hamilton Center Inpatient Unit as necessary
• Issue orders for the use of mechanical restraints on the Hamilton Center Inpatient Unit when it is determined such an intervention is necessary to maintain the safety of the patient in question, his or her peers or Hamilton Center personnel
• When mechanical restraints are ordered by the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, complete the mandatory face-to-face assessment of the patient in question and document that assessment in the medical record within 60 minutes of the ordering of the restraints
• Staff walk-in cases conducted by Hamilton Center Access Center personnel or other HCI clinicians and make disposition recommendations
• The Chief Medical Officer or his designated psychiatrist will be available as back-up to assist with this triage process, as is necessary
• Provide Clinical supervision for Executive Director of Medical Services as requested
• Flexibility in work schedule as determined by organizational needs

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• R.N. with a M.S. Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
• At least two years of experience in mental health setting
• Understanding of current mental health treatment
• Knowledge of diagnoses and treatment of the severely mentally ill and/or addicted person
• Willingness to use personal transportation in work capacity

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current and active Indiana License as Registered Nurse
• Current and active Indiana License as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Current and active Indiana Controlled Substances Registration Certificate
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Current and active DEA certificate
• Maintain current American Red Cross CPR/AED certifications
• Maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Valid Drivers License in accordance with motor vehicle policy
• Maintain TB screening certification
• Completes all required continuing education requirements in a timely manner

Physical Demands

• Exposure to possible agitated patients is limited but possible
• Job stress ranges from low to intense depending on situation
• Standing, walking, bending, stooping as required to provide individualized patient care
• Possesses strength necessary to direct and assist in implementation of CPI interventions

Work Environment

• Most of the work of the nurse practitioner is done directly with consumers in Center facilities, onsite, which provide a comfortable physical environment with consumers
• On occasion the nurse practitioner may see clients either in their homes or in community settings
• Office and program areas may not be air-conditioned and could become overly warm in summer months
• Work conditions, such as cleanliness, comfort and safety, may vary widely
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required
• Smoking is permitted only outside of program and office sites
• Safety management and crisis intervention decisions and actions are dependent on staff present
• Crises may arise which may be stress producing and/or be exhausting

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter
• Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks
• Satisfactory completion of an Indiana Department of Child Services criminal fingerprinting background, Indiana State Criminal History, Sex and Violent Offender Registry, Child Protection Services History, and local law enforcement agency checks at the time of hire and every four years (or at contract renewal when applicable) for any employee that has direct contact on a regular and continuing basis with DCS consumers
• Completion of Center-wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work
• Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required
• Completion of HCIs Commitment to Quality training, Trauma Informed Care, and e-Learning
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Successful completion of a six month on the job orientation period
• Participation in payroll electronic deposit
• Adherence to Compliance Program Plan