Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Department: Primary Care

Program: Health Systems

Reports to: Medical Director

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) serves as a member of the clinical team to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, crisis intervention, medications, staff consultation, group visit participation, and other services as needed. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner participates in panel management and population based care, participates in staff meetings, and helping guide appropriate utilization of resources is expected. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for utilizing the Dene' Model of Care to assess and create treatment plans for un'ina.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes population data to identify high-leverage interventions with their un'ina panel, planning and implementing in-person psychiatric care and services that recognize age and diversity-specific mental health needs of the un'ina
• Assists in facilitating coordination of care, conferring as needed or when contacted by other providers regarding the psychiatric care and treatment of un'ina, and assisting in examining and treating un'ina
• Performs comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients and the relevant systems to formulate diagnoses and plan appropriate behavioral health interventions, effectively using the electronic health record (EHR) to document clinical activity and manage the un'ina population
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine psychiatric diagnostic impressions utilizing current diagnostic criteria (DSM-5-TR)
• Develops and implements a psychiatric plan of care (including psychopharmacology and coordinate-care therapy) and recommends interventions to attain optimal un'ina mental health function based on un'ina need.
• Uses decision support tools when available and as appropriate; e.g., Up To Date, psychiatric drug interaction tools, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Participates as an active member of the medical staff and collaborates with all members of the un'ina integrated care team (including primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and therapists) to provide un'ina-centered care and to improve health outcomes.
• Effectively utilizes the electronic health record (EHR) to document clinical and all un'ina encounters.
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and TERO ordinance.

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Biohazard

OSHA Categories

• Category I – Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: computer, copier, fax machine, scanner, other office equipment

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Personal

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP) from an accredited college or
• university with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner focus.

Experience

• Three (3) years of psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner experience spanning all age groups.
• Experience in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment with special emphasis in a cross-cultural health care setting.
• Experience working in a multiple medical provider and integrated behavioral health setting

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire
• National Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Alaska.
• Active Alaska DEA certificate (including appropriate schedules for psychotropic medications). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Special Skills

• Performs and completes ambulatory care competencies and credentialing as identified
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing
• with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to integrate traditional and holistic approaches with modern wellness programs
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.