Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Providing ethical, culturally competent, trauma-sensitive, recovery-oriented, evidence-based professional psychiatric services to patients within the scope of privileges approved by the Board of Directors;

Providing coordination of care in collaboration with other care team members;

Working with the physician as a member of the patient-centered medical home care team; and

Following all procedures and protocols as per Sunset Health’s policies, federal and state regulations, and standard of practice.

Establishing rapport with patients and others in a position to understand care requirements;

Demonstrating competence in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health disorders;

Prescribing, recommending, or discontinuing treatment and/or medication within established Center guidelines to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders;

Examining or ordering laboratory or diagnostic tests for patient to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders;

Promoting patient self-management and behavior change;

Providing health education;

Examining, obtaining, and updating medical and mental health histories; and

Designing/participating in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.

Manages psychiatric support personnel by supervising and collaborating with management as appropriate and applicable.

Provides timely and accurate historical reference by completing forms and documentation, including patient records and insurance forms.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in an ongoing basis in a Continuing Medical Education Program.

Keeps informed by attending Provider and PCMH Meetings, and serving on committee, as assigned.

Ensures quality of care by participating in the Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Program.

Participates in peer review activities as directed and advises management on performance deficiencies of behavioral health providers and clinical auxiliary personnel.