Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
23 days ago
Chicago
Job Description Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Location: Logan Square Schedule: Onsite, Monday to Friday (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Summary: Under the general guidance of the Director of Health Services, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides quality mental health care services to special populations, emphasizing the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. The role of this mid-level provider is a response to society’s demand for accountable, accessible and affordable mental health care. The mid-level provider is a registered professional nurse prepared at the Masters level as an advanced practitioner who manages actual and potential mental health problems. The mid-level provider practices independently and interdependently by collaborating with physicians, community health nurses, and other health care providers. Why Join Us? • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking education and career pathways., • Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization. You are eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits you are a part-time or full-time employee who regularly works 20 hours per week or more and are on the permanent payroll of Heartland Human Care Services. You may also enroll eligible dependents in your benefits. Eligible dependents include: • Your legal spouse or civil union partner as defined by the state of Illinois or domestic partner, • Children, who are biological, adopted, or children who became dependent children of the employee due to marriage Duties & Responsibilities • Facilitates entry of the client into the health care system by assessing the primary mental health care needs, including eliciting comprehensive health histories, performing mental health examinations, ordering and/or performing pertinent diagnostic tests, analyzing collected data to determine client health status and formulating a problem list., • Provides coordinated and continuous primary mental health care to clients that spans the health continuum by mutual goal., • Prescribes a variety of treatment modalities to meet the mental health and illness needs of clients., • Collaborates with other multi-disciplinary professionals and community agencies to provide high quality care., • Participates in quality assurance activities through protocol development and collaborative peer review by assisting in joint practice protocol development and identifying indicators for quality care; developing joint practice protocols and identifying appropriate evaluative criteria, evaluating clinical standards of care based on the quality assurance process; implements recommended changes and/or improvements to guarantee quality of care based on the evaluation process., • Assumes the responsibility for maintaining competence in clinical practice by engaging in a mentor relationship with physicians to gain clinical expertise; developing and maintaining a client case load as clinical competence is achieved to enhance continuity of care and meet Agency productivity standards; participating in appropriate educational activities to maintain and increase competence., • Practices within the legal and ethical guidelines established by the Nurse Practitioner Act, the Code for Nurses, the Social Policy Statement and Specialty Standards of Practice., • Adheres to professional standards as outlined by governmental bodies, American Nurses Associations (ANA), Nurses Association of College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (NAACOG), the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM), private funding sources, Agency plans/policies and unit guidelines. Participates in periodic evaluative reviews and/or in house and external staff training to ensure that he/she understands and continues to adhere to such standards., • Provides on-call 24/7 coverage for crisis/psychiatric care needs, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care and crisis intervention as required., • Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution., • Active Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse licensure: Documentation of certification in specialty area or eligibility for certification in specialty area may be required; one to three years of nursing experience is preferred; IL Controlled Substance License and DEA required prior to hire., • Additional documented clinical experience, education or certification in a related field maybe required. Documented experience in protocol development, evaluation, and implementation of clinical standards of care based on the quality of assurance process may be required., • Bilingual ability is preferred but not required. Spanish is a preferred language. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents., • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or, • complaints., • Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style., • Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors., • Access to regular, dependable and timely transportation, • Ability and comfortability working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds., • Excellent communication skills. Strong networker, convener, relationship builder and communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams and stakeholders., • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information possessing skills to handle situations in a professional and diplomatic manner., • A high degree of collaboration and emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and analytical ability., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange; Windows operating systems; and other software routinely used by Heartland Human Care Services., • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form., • Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision. This role is required to work on-site during clinic visits and when the program evaluation is needed. There may be flexibility to conduct evaluations remotely and availability to work from home when appropriate. However, remote hours during regular business hours require Managing Director approval. In-person meetings and training may also be required on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, etc.). Work Environment: . • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate., • Each program site operates on a 24/7 basis,365 days per year. To meet both the needs of our participants and contractual obligations, employees are required tobe flexible in regard to scheduling and work location., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear., • The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk., • The employee must be able to stoop, knee land/or crawl., • The employee is regularly required to use hands to key, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms., • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds., • The employee must have unrestricted ability to provide physical restraint., • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: HHCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. HHCS is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, HHCS prohibits discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. HHCS also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely