Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

6 days ago


Vernon, Canada Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
At the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services, we are committed to providing high-quality care to Texans in need. We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to assess, plan, and provide comprehensive psychiatric patient care independently or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This role involves supervising the work of others, including other APRNs, and performing assigned administrative duties. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with physicians via telemedicine and participate in the quality assessment and performance improvement program.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Assess, plan, and provide comprehensive psychiatric patient care independently or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
  2. Supervise the work of others, including other APRNs, and perform assigned administrative duties.
  3. Collaborate with physicians via telemedicine and participate in the quality assessment and performance improvement program.
  4. Oversee and provide acute and long-term psychiatric care to individuals, including daily assessment in the patient's mental health status.
  5. Prescribe medications, including antipsychotics, order laboratory and diagnostic testing, consult, and refer as needed.

Requirements:
  1. Knowledge of methods and procedures in the field of psychiatric/nursing, including laws and ordinances governing mental health and hospital operations.
  2. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical/psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment.
  3. Ability to examine, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders.
  4. Ability to supervise the work of others who provide psychiatric care and medical as needed.
  5. Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral communications.

Working Conditions:
This position may require working in a fast-paced environment, with frequent interruptions and deadlines. The successful candidate will also be required to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

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