CareArc Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
CareArc Inc, Emporia, Kansas, United States, 66801
CareArc is seeking a full-time, hybrid remote and onsite, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with at least one year of experience, to provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders.
Primary Functions
Monitors patients' medication usage and results.Documents patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.Evaluates patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments for psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder and distinguish between physiological and psychological based disorders.Designs individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.Educates patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulationsRefers patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.Conducts individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.Administers medications including those administered by injection.Participates in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.Assists in development of practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.Develops, implements, or evaluates programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.Participates in activities aimed at professional growth and development including conferences or continuing education activities.Prepares and submits case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.Serves on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.Qualifications
Master's Degree Required, Field of Study: Nursing with emphasis in mental healthCurrent license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.Current DEA license required.Prefer one to two years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience.Strong computer skills required.Positive attitudeTeam playerJob Benefits
Competitive salaryPaid time offRetirement planHealth, dental, and vision insurance for self and familyPaid life and long term disabilityAnd many other voluntary benefits.
About the CompanyCareArc is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center with Patient-Centered Medical Home status providing high quality services to our community. We provide medical, dental and psychiatric services on a sliding-fee scale. We serve everyone, with or without insurance. To meet patient's needs, we offer walk-in services, same-day appointments, extended hours, in-house lab, immunizations, prescription assistance, free interpreter services (servicios de intérprete gratis) and free transportation in Lyon County. CareArc is an EOE. Apply at www.CareArc.org/careers
Primary Functions
Monitors patients' medication usage and results.Documents patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.Evaluates patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments for psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder and distinguish between physiological and psychological based disorders.Designs individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.Educates patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulationsRefers patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.Conducts individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.Administers medications including those administered by injection.Participates in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.Assists in development of practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.Develops, implements, or evaluates programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.Participates in activities aimed at professional growth and development including conferences or continuing education activities.Prepares and submits case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.Serves on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.Qualifications
Master's Degree Required, Field of Study: Nursing with emphasis in mental healthCurrent license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.Current DEA license required.Prefer one to two years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience.Strong computer skills required.Positive attitudeTeam playerJob Benefits
Competitive salaryPaid time offRetirement planHealth, dental, and vision insurance for self and familyPaid life and long term disabilityAnd many other voluntary benefits.
About the CompanyCareArc is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center with Patient-Centered Medical Home status providing high quality services to our community. We provide medical, dental and psychiatric services on a sliding-fee scale. We serve everyone, with or without insurance. To meet patient's needs, we offer walk-in services, same-day appointments, extended hours, in-house lab, immunizations, prescription assistance, free interpreter services (servicios de intérprete gratis) and free transportation in Lyon County. CareArc is an EOE. Apply at www.CareArc.org/careers