Psychiatric/ Mental Health APRN

ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals and families through systematic assessment, utilization of professional skills, health history, physical evaluations, and laboratory and other diagnostic tools. - Utilizes appropriate or specialized knowledge and skills in the provision of direct patient care and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided. - Delegates appropriate nursing care functions to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, assistant nursing personnel, and students. - Participates in staff development programs including orientation, in-service, continuing education for nursing and other agency personnel. - Works toward development of innovative methods of dealing with work-site problems. - Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups on the maintenance of health, prevention of disease and disability; participates in professional and community activities on matters related to health. - Maintains records and reports accordingly to agency standards. - Prescribes and dispenses nonscheduled drugs as described in a written practice agreement with a BSHC licensed physician. - Makes appropriate referrals. - Provides continuity of care for clients receiving service from more than one agency by planning, coordinating and exchanging information. - Provides nursing expertise and consultation to nursing personnel and others. - Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program. - Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations. - Performs other duties as assigned.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: - Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky. - Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. - BLS & ACLS certified, PALS certified depending on privileges. - Ability to set priorities, make judgments, delegate appropriate functions, and assist others in similar decisions. - Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.