Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) - (Full-Time Exempt)

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the day-to-day management of patients in the outpatient setting. The Provider manages the behavioral health of patients by providing evaluation and management of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions. The Provider is responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services and shall work collaboratively with all members of the health care team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide care to patients through ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Enhance the quality of patient management and satisfaction through support and collaboration with various internal and external programs/organizations.   
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner License
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)
• DEA Furnishing License
• BLS within 3 months of hire

Education Preferred:

• ACLS Preferred
• PALS Preferred

Minimum Experience Required:

Experience Preferred:

• One-year experience working in an outpatient clinic preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR system or ability to learn and use the district Electronic Medical Record system

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to use communication skills to enhance learning through motivation, associations and repetition. 
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office. 
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team. 
• Must be able to withstand stressful situations.
• Critical thinking skills
• Bilingual preferred