Psychiatric/ Mental Health Aprn

ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals and families through systematic assessment, utilization of professional skills, health history, physical evaluations, and laboratory and other diagnostic tools.
• Utilizes appropriate or specialized knowledge and skills in the provision of direct patient care and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided.
• Delegates appropriate nursing care functions to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, assistant nursing personnel, and students.
• Participates in staff development programs including orientation, in-service, continuing education for nursing and other agency personnel.
• Works toward development of innovative methods of dealing with work-site problems.
• Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups on the maintenance of health, prevention of disease and disability; participates in professional and community activities on matters related to health.
• Maintains records and reports accordingly to agency standards.
• Prescribes and dispenses nonscheduled drugs as described in a written practice agreement with a BSHC licensed physician.
• Makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides continuity of care for clients receiving service from more than one agency by planning, coordinating and exchanging information.
• Provides nursing expertise and consultation to nursing personnel and others.
• Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC's corporate compliance program.
• Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC's policy and current HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky.
• Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• BLS & ACLS certified, PALS certified depending on privileges.
• Ability to set priorities, make judgments, delegate appropriate functions, and assist others in similar decisions.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.