Our benefits include a very generous paid time off policy with 23 paid days of vacation, 9 paid sick days and 9 paid holidays!!!!! Package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, partial tuition reimbursement, percentage retirement match-up contribution.

Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Application and background check required

If selected as a provider for this clinical service position, you will be required to provide proof of education and transcripts (and proof of licensure, if applicable) and pass all required background checks prior to hire.  You will also be required to complete facility credentialing process and attend new hire orientation/training before you will be able to begin work.

Job Description:

Provides on-going evaluation and treatment to clients with medications in addition to other forms of therapeutic interventions. All services provided will remain true to the facility Guiding Principles and PSR Service Delivery Guidelines. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) role includes the following positions: Advanced Practice Nurse with Prescriptive Authority, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. In collaboration with staff psychiatrists, the APN provides psychiatric care to designated clients, including patient assessment and diagnosis, medication management, evaluation and consulting and collaborating with and referrals to outside providers

Essential Duties:

Performs assessment of client’s health and medical condition
Reviews patient history and obtains further information as necessary
Develops a diagnosis and treatment plan for clients and implements the treatment plan
Initiates psychotropic interventions and evaluates effects of medication interventions and medications as indicated
Orders and monitors appropriate laboratory tests, blood work and/or other tests as clinically indicated
Collaborates and consults with other internal staff and outside providers (DSS, Dept of Corrections, primary care providers, health dept., homeless shelter, etc.) regarding present and past treatment of clients and treatment planning
Adjusts medications and writes/renews prescriptions
Acts as liaison with client’s Primary Care Physician (PCP).
Facilitates medical care and when appropriate, facilitates transfer of care to the PCP
Participates as an active member in multi-disciplinary teams providing comprehensive case management services to clients
Refers clients with medical complications to outside providers as necessary
Visits non-mobile clients in nursing homes, assisted living, or in clients’ homes
Responds effectively to client needs and problems
Performs day call duties
Initiates and maintains positive interactions, provides timely response to phone calls, e-mails and other requests and regularly participates in team meetings
Acts as a resource to EPS for problem solving