Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Community Health Care Iowa

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Community Health Care Iowa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Community Health Care Iowa Psych NP to join a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Iowa The practitioner addresses the mental health needs of behavioral health clients including psychiatric evaluation of clients, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, as well as care management within integrated model with close coordination with other behavioral health and primary medical providers; assessing and assisting with staff training needs. Conduct mental health histories and assessments. Formulate mental health treatment plan and manages acute and chronic mental health needs within an integrated model of care. Examine patients to determine general physical condition, following standard medical procedures. Organize data concerning patients family, medical history, and onset of symptoms obtained from clients, relatives, and other sources. Order laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained. Administer psychotropic medications and therapeutic agents, necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitation regimen ordered by and within the scope of licensure. Participate in periodic clinic staff conferences to present case histories; confer with internal external members of therapy team to develop comprehensive evaluations or plan pertinent therapy programs to provide maximum benefits for each patient. Conduct care of psychiatric/mental health emergencies and initiates arrangements for continuing care or referral to appropriate facility. Excellent Salary and Benefits package to include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Sign-on Bonus, Loan Repayment Programs, Group term life insurance; additional voluntary insurance available. Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Workers Comp. Flexible spending accounts (for medical & dependent care reimbursement), Paid Time Off accrual, Paid Holidays, CEU day(s) and CEU reimbursement, 403B Retirement Investment with up to 5% company contribution @ one year. Uniform allowance (reimbursement) and Health Activity Plan reimbursement Interested applicants should contact Olesky Associates for more information
Position Information:
Position 42853: Call Jerome Offutt at (800)