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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $0 to $0 / Per Year
Open Period: 5/15/2019 to 6/14/2019
Summary: For further information and how to apply, contact directly: Stacey Mattson Acting Executive Assistant/Program Manager Office | 414.316.5000 __ MSPI Youth Empowerment Project Coordinator Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. Office | 414.316.5050 Email | smattson@gliihc.net Visit our YEP Facebook page for updates, photos & prevention! https://www.facebook.com/GLIIHC.YEP

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) works under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director and in accordance with established the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. policy and procedure as well as within the State guidelines. The incumbent maintains any documentation required by state or facility guidelines to demonstrate compliance with supervision requirements. The PMHNP provides psychiatric consultation, diagnostic and treatment services, including medication management and crisis intervention services.
Duties: •Coordinates and evaluates the prescribing and monitoring of the psychotropic medications of selected patients •Actively coordinates essential patient care treatment plans with the primary care practitioner and care team, and involves the patient, family, and caregiver in shared decision making, as appropriate. •Provides basic health education, including health promotion and disease prevention (HP/DP) education •Initiate medication treatment options for patients with mental health problems which are within the scope of practice of the practitioner •Prescribe medications as patient clinical condition dictates and adjusts treatment plans according to established protocol. •Provides sample medications to the patients •Provides follow-up care •Actively participate in program planning in behavioral health clinic •Actively participate in Performance Improvement and Peer Review activities •Utilize scheduling and patient database software to provide direct patients care services •Keep updated on current clinical practices •Assume
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: •Current nurse practitioner/advance practice nurse prescriber licensure in the State of Wisconsin. •Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience. •Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner •Currently registered nurse licensure in the State of Wisconsin. •Current Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP). •Maintains active DEA. •Current CPR certification. EDUCATION and/or SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: •Minimum of a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN). •Annual continuing education per the Wisconsin board of nursing. •Demonstrate clinical competence •Appropriate manner and conduct •Knowledge and respect of the American Indian culture and other culturally diverse populations the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center serves. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: •Familiarity with the Indian Health Service, HRSA, AAAHC and NCQA requirements and standards of practice. •Familiarity with Patient-Centered Medical Home Transformation Manager responsibilities •Familiarity with Quality Management and Improvement Committee initiatives including quality improvement programs, studies, and reporting. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed in an office environment utilizing various office equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, copy machine, fax machine, and a multi-line phone. Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, by computer, and in person. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment. This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. All positions at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center have the responsibility to carry out functions to maintain inspection and survey readiness, participate in Quality Improvement initiatives, as well as assist in and/or provide education for health promotion and disease prevention. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. GLIIHC supports a safe, healthy and drug-free work environment through criminal and caregiver background checks and pre-employment drug testing. GLIIHC maintains a smoke-free environment. Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner GLIHC
Who May Apply? US Citizens

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