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Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Cook County, IL Full time
Job Summary

The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides primary psychiatric assessment and management of patients with co-morbid medical disease and mental illness. As an independent APRN in the State of Illinois, provides initial psychiatric consultations in all settings across Cook County Health (CCH) including emergency departments, outpatient clinics, correctional health services, and inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assesses referred patients and provides consultation for patients across clinical settings within Cook County Health.
  • Orders and reviews tests, formulates treatment plan and meets with patients/families/providers to inform them of biopsychosocial management plan.
  • Provides education about behavioral health screening, treatment, and patient safety issues to patients, students, and clinical staff.
  • Documents all encounters with patients in the electronic medical record and communicates diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate staff.
  • Makes appropriate referrals for patients depending upon clinical need.
  • Attends required meetings and participates in assigned committees.
  • Participates in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities.
  • Contacts on-call Psychiatrist via telehealth/telepsychiatry if specific patient challenges exist.
  • Provides trauma-informed care interventions, as needed.
  • Addresses recovery needs and consults as indicated.
  • Maintains a secure environment to ensure patient safety.
  • Collaborates with CCH leadership and staff to evaluate and facilitate patient care in the scope of Psychiatry.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Current License as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain license two weeks prior to starting employment.
  • Current State of Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License or ability to obtain license two weeks prior to starting employment.
  • Must obtain a DEA license or ability to obtain license two weeks prior to starting employment.
  • Must obtain an IL Controlled Substance License or ability to obtain license two weeks prior to starting employment.
  • Certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and/or Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with one year of experience prescribing psychotropic medications.
  • Position requires local travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver's license and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing with a concentration in the field of psychiatric nursing.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
  • Knowledge of age-specific and culture-specific differences in the served population, including physiological, psychological, cultural, and developmental differences in each group.
  • Knowledge of all applicable departmental, Cook County, state, and federal regulations regarding patient care.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Strong organizational skills to manage large volumes of patients and referrals.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships with members of the healthcare team, patients, and other personnel.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to assess information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action, and relay this information to patient's families and clinical staff.
  • Ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage time.
  • Ability to demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural diversity, gender differences, and sexual orientation of patients and coworkers.
  • Ability to provide clear and concise documentation regarding patients and to maintain this information in a confidential and HIPAA-compliant manner.