What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Steppingstone Incorporated?
SUMMARY: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works as an integral part of
the Clinical Team. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will perform, but
is not limited to, the following duties: evaluates physiological,
neurological and psychopharmacological status of consumers, assessing
the need for, prescribing and monitoring of medications. This position
may require a flexible schedule including 1st and 2nd shifts and
Saturdays. The agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs
of the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Position Specific Duties
Evaluate physiological, neurological, and psychopharmacological status
of consumers. Assess the need for medications, prescribe and monitor for
consumers suffering from mental health, substance abuse disorders and
co-occurring diagnoses. Provide a wide range of primary, acute, and
specialty services. Record and examine the medical history, diagnoses,
and symptoms of consumers. Participate in psychiatric formulations.
Provide direct psychotherapy when indicated. Educate consumers on
preventive care and prescribed medications. Provide case consultations
when indicated. Participate in utilization review or quality-assurance
activity of all records. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete case
notes for consumer records. Maintain an ongoing awareness of consumer\'s
mental status, adding additional services to maintain a therapeutic
level of care as needs change. Ability to climb three flights of stairs
to deal with emergencies. Ability to respond to emergency situations by
placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical, etc. Administrative
Tasks: Complete all required documentation in a timely manner. Perform
program recordkeeping and filing, and organize vital documents. Provide
telephone coverage for the assigned program and direct calls to other
programs as needed. Participate in required supervisions, staff meetings
and trainings. Participate and cooperate in any investigations conducted
by internal and external agencies. Ability to use a computer including
inputting information into the electronic health record. Compliance
Requirements: Remain awake during your shift at all times. Attend all
mandatory trainings and update all licenses and certifications. Adhere
to program/project/department requirements and services. Comply with
established protocol for medication management/distribution. Follow all
reporting guidelines by deadlines including the completion of a
Confidential Incident Report. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner must perform each essential function
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
Individuals With Disabilities To Perform Essential Functions. The
qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill
and/or ability required. Advanced practice degree from an accredited
college or university. Required current prescriptive authority and DEA
number in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current and unrestricted
license as a Registered Nurse/Advanced Practicing Nurse in
Massachusetts. Three years\' experience in community health settings
providing direct services. Meet continuing education requirements to
satisfy regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements and ensure
continued professional growth and knowledge of current trends. Good
working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data
collection. Requires valid driver\'s license due to business-related
travel.
the Clinical Team. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will perform, but
is not limited to, the following duties: evaluates physiological,
neurological and psychopharmacological status of consumers, assessing
the need for, prescribing and monitoring of medications. This position
may require a flexible schedule including 1st and 2nd shifts and
Saturdays. The agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs
of the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Position Specific Duties
Evaluate physiological, neurological, and psychopharmacological status
of consumers. Assess the need for medications, prescribe and monitor for
consumers suffering from mental health, substance abuse disorders and
co-occurring diagnoses. Provide a wide range of primary, acute, and
specialty services. Record and examine the medical history, diagnoses,
and symptoms of consumers. Participate in psychiatric formulations.
Provide direct psychotherapy when indicated. Educate consumers on
preventive care and prescribed medications. Provide case consultations
when indicated. Participate in utilization review or quality-assurance
activity of all records. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete case
notes for consumer records. Maintain an ongoing awareness of consumer\'s
mental status, adding additional services to maintain a therapeutic
level of care as needs change. Ability to climb three flights of stairs
to deal with emergencies. Ability to respond to emergency situations by
placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical, etc. Administrative
Tasks: Complete all required documentation in a timely manner. Perform
program recordkeeping and filing, and organize vital documents. Provide
telephone coverage for the assigned program and direct calls to other
programs as needed. Participate in required supervisions, staff meetings
and trainings. Participate and cooperate in any investigations conducted
by internal and external agencies. Ability to use a computer including
inputting information into the electronic health record. Compliance
Requirements: Remain awake during your shift at all times. Attend all
mandatory trainings and update all licenses and certifications. Adhere
to program/project/department requirements and services. Comply with
established protocol for medication management/distribution. Follow all
reporting guidelines by deadlines including the completion of a
Confidential Incident Report. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner must perform each essential function
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
Individuals With Disabilities To Perform Essential Functions. The
qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill
and/or ability required. Advanced practice degree from an accredited
college or university. Required current prescriptive authority and DEA
number in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current and unrestricted
license as a Registered Nurse/Advanced Practicing Nurse in
Massachusetts. Three years\' experience in community health settings
providing direct services. Meet continuing education requirements to
satisfy regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements and ensure
continued professional growth and knowledge of current trends. Good
working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data
collection. Requires valid driver\'s license due to business-related
travel.
