NURSE PRACTITIONER/PA -ROCKFORD

Company: Relief Mental Health
Location: Rockford
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Administer intranasal esketamine (Spravato) and monitor patients during mandated monitoring times
• Assess patients for appropriateness of Spravato treatment through patient consults
• Provide psychiatric medication management to existing and new patients
• Work in tandem with our Psychiatrist to conduct follow ups and recommend new patients for TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
• Facilitate drug and pregnancy tests as necessary
• Conduct consultations for medication management as well as routine follow up visits
• Perform patient evaluations and assessments as necessary
• Treatment plan development
• Monitoring progress of patients
• Communication with staff, family, and patients
• Collaborate with clinical staff as well as other department leads
• Will serve as the primary onsite provider for the clinic utilizing a clinical assistant, collaborating with in house therapists, consulting with the clinic manager, and collaborating with our psychiatrist
• Actively work with leadership to recommend new modalities, implement new programs, and provide the most innovative care available Qualifications:
  • PMHNP or Psychiatric certification preferred but will consider candidates with relevant experience
  • Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or certified Physician Assistant with an applicable state license
  • Must have an active license and DEA #
  • Ability to build rapport with patients and their loved ones
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership experience with emphasis on teamwork in a healthcare setting

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