What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN Psychiatric position at Peace River Center?
This is a position requires a master’s degree in nursing and must have graduated from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program, with specialty in Psychiatry. Must submit protocols with supervising physician(s) with the Board of Nursing. This position will complete a mixture of inpatient (60%) and outpatient (40%) psychiatric medication management work with adults, children, and adolescents.
The primary location will be Gilmore OP, with some traveling requirements to other offices. Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 6 pm.
General Expectations:
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and vendors.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Ability to adhere to company and/or program’s dress code standards.
- Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene.
- Perform all documentation according to agency standards in the Electronic Health Record.
Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:
- Ability to arrive at work and ready to work on time.
- Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting, as well as participate in daily staffing.
- Ability to show respect to all others.
- Ability to communicate professionally with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
- Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
- Comply with all Center policies and procedures except those for which the employee gives notice of the need for reasonable accommodation and for which the Center can make such reasonable accommodation.
- Attends all scheduled work hours, meeting, training, and other center functions, including on-call as required.
- Performs and documents diagnostic evaluations according to licensure.
- Provides and documents psych-pharmacological management.
- Provides and documents psychoeducation to clients and their families as appropriate.
- Participates in peer review.
- Flexibility to cover other locations when inpatient APRN is out-of-office.
- Member of professional committees as appointed.
Qualifications:
Education:
Requires a master’s degree in nursing and have graduated from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program, with specialty in Psychiatry.
Experience:
Evidence of clinical experience & competency
Assessment and diagnostic skills commensurate with education
Certifications:
Active and clear Florida License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Protocols with a supervising physician with the Board of Nursing
Training:
Must meet all requirements for credentialing within the agency. Completion of continuing education as required for licensure in the State of Florida: Biennium 24 CEUs: 1 in domestic violence and 1 in AIDs.20 hours professional enhancement training annually including all PRC required. (Inclusive of CEU)
Knowledge and Skills:
To be discussed at personal interview
Safety Equipment
Universal Precautions
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)
Transportation:
Must have reliable transportation.
Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:
Computer, telephone, fax, copier, blood pressure cuff, syringes, stethoscope, routine medical office diagnostic equipment, otoscope/ophthalmoscope
Technology Requirement:As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization.
Supervisory Relationship(s)
Reports to the Medical Director
Supervises - None
Work Environment:
The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the work is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.
Inpatient Environment
Clinical Office Environment
EEO Statement One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.
