PSYCHIATRIC APRN, MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30AM TO 5:00PM

InterCommunity Inc
US - Connecticut - East Hartford
October 31, 2024

Summary;

Our medication management prescribers will be working in a truly integrated model; supported by a medical assistant and a care coordinator, our prescribers will be able to devote their encounters to managing their patient's medication. Psychiatric APRNs and MDs will have the ability to provide warm hand offs when patients are in needs of additional behavioral health or physical health care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities;

Performs specialized duties in providing medical and psychiatric care to children and/or adults depending on certification and privileging
Provides appropriate nursing and/or health care services to clients including clinical assessments, treatments, diagnosing medical conditions, assessing emergencies, ordering diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, leading cardiac arrest codes, and documenting medical care
Performs and documents appropriate psychiatric medication evaluation and management services to patients including psychiatric medication evaluations and documents with appropriate E&M codes. Completes all related charting in the agency's Electronic Medical Record within 24 hours
Maintains patient productivity standards of 14-18 patients daily provides referrals for other medical services including referrals to InterCommunity's primary care department, outpatient therapy services, community support/rehabilitation services, detox, or residential programs when appropriate
Provides direction to staff on appropriate health record documentation
Consult with clinical staff regarding assessment methods and treatment plans
Consult with other departments including onsite pharmacy to ensure appropriate care is being offered to patients to complete appropriate paperwork or refer patients to appropriate alternates who can assist with paperwork. Participates in quality assurance and other clinical committees as needed
Works well within a team environment and helps promote positivity among the team engages in team meetings and other training programs and functions as liaison between the agency and community health care providers
May assist families and other groups in understanding the medical needs of clients serviced by an agency
May provide training to nursing and paraprofessional staff including practicum students common inquiries or complaints from customers

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

Requirements

Education &/Or Experience;

Master's degree or equivalent; or 4 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A current license as an advanced practice registered nurse issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Considerable knowledge of nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs; knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice.

Competencies;

Initiative
Leadership
Team-Player
Time Management
Decision Making
Communication Proficiency (Verbal & Written)
Technology & Computer Literacy ( Microsoft Word, Keyboarding)
Organization Skills

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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