NURSE PRACTITIONER (70400)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to:  Chief Clinical Officer

Department: Clinical

Preparation Date: 3/11/2023

CENTER’S MISSION AND VISION:

The mission of Prestera Center is a united effort dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential and to be the preferred choice for behavioral health services.

JOB SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides independent patient care services to all ages.  They diagnose and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders while working within a coordinated, team environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs initial and follow-up psychiatric evaluations.
• Administers or requests diagnostic/laboratory testing as needed and evaluates results of same; refers to a higher level of care when abnormal results are identified.
• Educates and informs patients regarding diagnosis, treatment, medication risks, benefits, alternatives, and side effects, etc. to support health maintenance.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Prescribes medications for the management of conditions/disorders.
• Refers patients to crisis services for further evaluation and triages when suicidal and/or homicidal ideation is revealed, or other significant psychiatric problems are identified.
• Interprets data gathered and makes decisions regarding appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen from the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluations of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition.
• Refers patients to primary care services when medical concerns exceed those that can be managed in a typical outpatient visit.
• Coordinates with primary care clinic team to effectively and efficiently manage patients identified needs.
• Coordinates care with patient’s external health care providers to support the patient’s quality of care.
• Works collaboratively with Medical Staff and Center staff to establish standards of care and ensures and monitors quality care.
• Participates in peer review process.
• Attends Medical Staff meetings regularly.
• Serves on Center committees and initiatives as needed, e.g., Mortality Review Committee, Privileging Committee, service improvement initiatives.
• Completes trainings as assigned.
• Adheres to confidentiality, HIPAA, and risk management policies and procedures including but not limited to completing Incident Reports.
• Participates in other functional work by participating in related projects, as applicable and directed by Center leadership.