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TCA Health Inc.- NFP lists this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Department: Behavioral Health
Reports To: Chief Medical Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000
About TCA
TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center located on Chicago's far south side has been a provider of innovative, accessible, and quality primary care, dental, behavioral health services and more to Chicagoland's underserved communities for over 50 years! The culture at TCA Health is one of service and commitment. Our team of dedicated professionals is the reason why TCA Health continues to be one of Chicago's leading Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers.
TCA VALUES
TCA C.A.R.E.S.
Compassion: We are kind, considerate, and caring.
Accountability: We take ownership for each person's experiences.
Respect: We treat each person with dignity.
Excellence: We seek the highest level of performance in all we do.
Service: We deliver high - quality services and access to care that uplifts our communities.
Position Summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position will play a key role in the fast-growing Behavioral Health Department of our multi-discipline primary care community health center. This position will be part of our evolving health services as we move to an integrated care model. As that happens, in addition to providing direct care to patients, this position will also help support the primary care providers and care managers in treating patients with behavioral health problems. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where the first concern is providing outstanding patient care.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Perform initial and ongoing clinical evaluations
Responsible for medication management and treatment planning
Perform crisis intervention by telephone for patients during non-office hours as assigned
Consult and advise the clinical staff and Clinical Director
Manage care coordination with all other appropriate care providers
Enter data directly into the Center's electronic medical records system
Work with children/adolescents and adults
Performs and/or assists in the administration of routine diagnostic/laboratory studies, clinical and therapeutic procedures
Develops presumptive nursing diagnoses and implement treatment plans based on advanced nursing assessment/problem identification consistent with established practice guidelines.
Documents assessments of patients' health and illness status.
Evaluates patient responses to treatment plans and redirects patient care based on findings.
Assesses patient clinical/health education needs. Instructs/counsels' patients, in one-on-one and small group settings, regarding health matters (e.g. diets, disease therapy, normal growth and development, etc.).
Refers patients to clinical/health education classes, as appropriate for more in-depth services.
Provides telephone care to assigned patients, as necessary.
Obtains assigned patient vital signs and provide documentation.
Provides onsite patient care and outreach for our School Based Health Clinic and/or Mobile Health Unit.
Acts as a resource person to other staff members.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Master's Degree: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Illinois Licensure
3+ years of clinical experience demonstrable experience in diagnosis
Team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
Education And Experience
Completion of an accredited Master's Degree program for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
Experience based on current needs of the practice
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Current Illinois RN
CPR Certification
Language Skills
Ability to read, comprehend and communicate detailed instructions. Ability to prepare correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, physicians and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job Successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
Analytical - Designs workflows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Clinical Setting.
OSHA - Highly likely to produce blood or body fluid exposure.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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