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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska - Macy, NE
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Contact Info
Chance Clinchers
[email protected]
(402) 837-5391
100 Main St Macy, NE 68039 United States

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? Then join our driven Behavioral Health team at the Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center, a tribal government associated clinic on the Omaha Nation Indian Reservation (centrally located in Macy, NE). As a Psychiatric Mental Health NP, you'll make a significant impact on the lives of tribal community members while working in a culturally rich environment. Expect state-of-the-art facilities, professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits:

401(a)
Worker's Comp
16+ Paid Holidays
Annual Vacation Leave
Accrued Sick Leave
Other Leave (Jury Duty/Military/Education/Religious/Cultural)
Comprehensive & Cost Effective Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
$30,000 Life Insurance
FMLA
Short Term Disability
The Psych Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with his/her colleagues to provide patient assessment and diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order laboratory tests, interpret test results, provide patient education, prepare medical records, incorporate mental health awareness into community events, and refer patients for inpatient care in accordance with statutes, regulations, and protocols regulating the profession. The employee works under the supervision of the Medical Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Provides patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
Collaborates with mentors, colleagues, clinic providers, the nursing staff and community outreach personnel, as well as the counselors at the Carl T Curtis Health Education Behavioral Health department, and outside local counselors.
Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support.
Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the hospital psychiatrist, as necessary.
Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
Orders laboratory tests, interprets, and explains the test results to patients.
Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.
Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
Organizes and implements mental health services within the community.
May also provide primary medical care services as indicated, in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
Works collaboratively to provide patient care in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Masters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.
CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES:

Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by a State Board of Nursing
PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.

Salary: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year



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