Psych And Mental Health Arnp Hourly

Position Summary

Provides collaborative practice and care within scope of practice of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as defined by the Iowa Board of Nursing in collaboration with a physician. Provides direct patient care; protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevents illness and injury, alleviates suffering through the diagnosis and treatment, advocates for patients and their families, ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

Position Responsibilities

Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, ongoing medication management, and therapeutic support for individuals receiving outpatient behavioral health services.

Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based practices and patient preferences.

Offer education and counseling regarding mental health conditions, medications, and wellness strategies to patients and families.

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance outpatient service delivery.

Provide consultation and collaboration with primary care and community partners as appropriate to support continuity of care.

Maintain professional competence through continuing education and adherence to clinical and ethical standards.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

Basic Life Support ( BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

A Registered Nurse with current unrestricted Iowa License.

Minimum of a master's degree in nursing.

Certified by the Iowa Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Certification and/or experience as a psychiatric nurse

Organizational Requirements:

Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Proficient in communication skills.

Ability to pursue and foster a sense of team and partnership across all disciplines.

Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with diverse population groups.

Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and able to adapt to change.

Ability to communicate effectively in a professional and tactful manner with physicians, staff, patients and/or their representatives.

Ability to read and understand chart documentation.

Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.

Ability to read, write and understand the English language.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience: