Senior Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Are you looking to enhance your professional journey while making a significant difference in the lives of others? At the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services, we value a collaborative environment where our team members are recognized for their dedication, reliability, and commitment to inclusivity. We are focused on fostering a diverse workplace that supports and appreciates every employee while delivering specialized care to those in need.
If you are passionate about providing compassionate, innovative, and personalized psychiatric care, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.
The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse is appointed by the Medical Director and operates under their guidance, as well as the approval of the State Hospital Superintendent.
This role involves delivering highly advanced psychiatric care under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and executing comprehensive psychiatric patient care, either independently or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The position also includes planning, assigning, and supervising the work of other Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and performing assigned administrative tasks. Direct interaction with patients is essential, as is the ability to monitor treatment trends and suggest improvements. The role encompasses prescribing medications, including antipsychotics, and managing laboratory and diagnostic tests, consultations, and referrals.Additional responsibilities include:
- Participating in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
- Leading the patient's recovery team.
- Working with minimal supervision while exercising considerable initiative and independent judgment.
- Collaborating with physicians through telemedicine as necessary.
Other duties may include actively participating in disaster response efforts or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, which may require flexible scheduling and location assignments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain regular attendance and be prepared to work specific or rotating shifts, extended hours, or overtime as required.
- Operate within the scope of licensure to ensure a therapeutic and safe psychiatric environment, providing both acute and long-term psychiatric care.
- Prescribe medications, including antipsychotics, and manage laboratory tests and consultations.
- Conduct face-to-face psychiatric assessments and ongoing evaluations for individuals with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
- Lead Recovery Team Meetings, conduct patient rounds, and participate in court hearings as necessary.
- Review hospitalized patients periodically when on-call to evaluate changes in their condition.
- Oversee the development and review of recovery plans, ensuring all identified risks and health statuses are addressed.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including annual summaries and compliance with policies.
- Engage in quality assessment and performance improvement activities, including audits of medical records.
- Represent the Medical Director in their absence and participate in both internal and external meetings.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive understanding of psychiatric nursing methods and procedures, including relevant laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in conducting medical and psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Skills in developing and documenting individualized care and recovery plans.
- Ability to interpret laboratory results and provide appropriate patient care.
- Competence in supervising the work of others in psychiatric care settings.
- Strong communication skills for clear presentation of ideas and maintenance of medical records.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and independently when required.
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