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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2 months ago


Topeka, United States Florence Crittenton Services of Topeka, Inc. Full time

Florence Crittenton is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join our healthcare services team and provide medication management under protocol of the agency's Medical Director. The APRN maintains a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the complex responses of individuals and/or families to actual or potential health problems. The APRN is an expert clinician who delivers direct care, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, of mental health diagnoses


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Planning and Organizing Activities:

  • The APRN collects comprehensive client health data using assessment techniques based on knowledge and research.
  • Diagnostic tests and procedures are initiated based on client health.
  • The APRN critically analyzes the assessment data and derives a diagnosis.
  • The APRN derives expected outcomes consistent with assessment data, diagnosis and current scientific and practice knowledge.
  • The APRN develops and documents a comprehensive plan of care that describes the assessment/diagnostic strategies, reflects current health care knowledge and includes delegation of responsibilities to others.
  • The APRN prescribes/intervenes within the scope of advanced practice knowledge as defined by state and federal regulations, and according to the prescriptive protocol
  • Pharmacological agents are prescribed based on knowledge of:

i. Pharmacological and physiological principles and

ii. Target symptoms and potential adverse effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.

  • The APRN provides consultation based on theoretical frameworks to influence the plan of care for clients, enhance the abilities of others and effect change in the system.
  • The APRN evaluates the accuracy of the diagnosis and effectiveness of interventions in relation to the attainment of the client’s expected outcomes.
  • The APRN self-evaluates practice based on client outcomes on a regular basis in supervision.
  • The APRN critically evaluates existing practice in the light of current research findings.
  • The APRN will complete all required documentation in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
  • The APRN may also be expected to work as a staff nurse and expected to be able to fulfill the duties as defined in the staff nurse (RN) position description.

Supervision and Training Activities:

  • Reports directly to Chief Executive Officer.
  • Clinical supervision by the Medical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • Requires a Master’s degree in mental health/psychiatric nursing from an accredited College of Nursing.
  • Must have a Registered Nurse license and be certified as an APRN in the State of Kansas and be eligible for all third party reimbursements.
  • ANCC certification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health nursing is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience preferred in child and adolescent psychiatric nursing.
  • Experience and expertise in the areas of psychopharmacology is required, psychopathology, DSM-IV diagnostic criteria.
  • Experience and expertise theory based practice and group dynamics
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Requires basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment background checks, drug screening, and SRS Adult/child Abuse Registries.

Physical Requirements:

  • Regularly required to see, hear, and/or talk.
  • See well enough to read reports, monitor youth, drive a vehicle, and observe discreet behaviors.
  • Hear well enough to converse on the telephone and hear comments mumbled under breath.
  • Speak well enough to teach skills, give feedback, discuss strategies and converse on telephone.
  • Frequently required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.
  • Body movement or mobility to track behaviors of youth moving around the building.
  • Ability to walk up the stairs (where necessary) throughout the 8 hour shift, and get into and out of a vehicle.
  • Stamina to work on your feet, as needed, for 8 hour shifts.
  • Remain awake and alert throughout the work shift.
  • Frequently required to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
  • Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 lbs and 50 lbs with assistance (ex. suitcases, groceries, etc.).
  • Ability to push/pull up to 250 lbs during a physical restraint.
  • Required to physically assist in the verbal and physical restraint of clients up to 250 lbs who need external controls.
  • Bend, stoop, and/or reach as needed.
  • Satisfactory level of dexterity to complete various tasks including, but not limited to, operating a computer keyboard, cooking or driving. Ability to read computer screen and mail.

Travel Requirements:

  • Type - conferences, seminars, meetings, trainings or off-site activities with residents.
  • Qualifications – valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.


If you are a skilled Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a background in Child and Adolescent Mental Heath and are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience.


Starting salary: $85,000


Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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