Job Description
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
$10,000 Sign-on bonus
Grafton is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Berryville, VA Psychiatric Residential Treatment facility serving children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental delays and complex mental health challenges.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides general psychiatric care and treatment to Grafton’s client population (children and adolescents). The PNP assesses the physical/emotional needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and psychiatric conditions, prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment, and provides direct services as defined in the scope of practice that pertains to his/her license. As an PNP at Grafton you will spend 80% of work hours providing direct billable services, such as evaluations, medication management visits etc. This position reports to the Executive Director with a dotted line to the supervising psychiatrist.
Full or Part-time schedule available.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conducts intake assessments, with multiaxial diagnosis.
Identifies need for, initiates, and coordinates referrals for specialty consultations; Coordinates follow-up with external medical specialists.
Medication Evaluation and Review – Assess clients to determine if pharmacotherapy is warranted. Prescribe appropriate medication for client condition, conduct periodic medication review to monitor medication effectiveness and possible side effects, adjust medication regime according to client needs
Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations/testing to identify and assess client’s clinical problems and health care needs.
Discuss clients with supervising physician, as scheduled.
Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings as needed to consult with treatment team about the course of treatment. Participates with regional team in providing leadership on treatment issues.
Documents client files, records physical findings, and formulates plan of care based on client’s condition.
Signs verbal orders within 24 hours of giving the order; communicates any concerns about the procedure with the assigned treatment team.
Counsels and advises clients and families about physical, developmental, and psychosocial aspects of health through individual and group contacts to promote optimal health.
Contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for his/her own healthcare.
Model a positive/professional leadership attitude when dealing with others in a day-to-day work situation.
Participates as an active member of the Medical Committee.
May provide direct clinical intervention as needed and in coordination with their assigned clinical team, to include family intervention, individual intervention, and substance abuse treatment services.
Responds to inquiries, issues and concerns raised by the clients’ families and guardians and the referring community agencies.
Responds to and follows up on crisis interventions and incidents throughout the 24 hour period.
Reviews professional literature; attends workshops, seminars and conferences in order to keep abreast of trends and developments in human services field.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a Master’s of Science Nursing (MSN) degree or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Minimum 3 years experience in the field required.
Must hold a valid Virginia license as issued by the Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Must hold a Professional Certification by examination consistent with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Must be independently licensed for autonomous practice.
COMPENSATION
Starting at $80/hour; commensurate with experience and qualifications.
BENEFTIS
Medical, dental and vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
401(k), including an employer match
Generous Paid Time Off plan
Education Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
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Education
Required
Masters or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Driver's License
Nurse Practitioner
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours,