Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

One Community Health is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide quality psychiatric care to patients at our Midtown Sacramento location. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, prescribe medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) community health setting serving diverse patient populations. The position is located in Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and provide psychiatric care using standardized procedures and protocols
• Analyze and evaluate patients' mental health status, health data, and diagnostic results to establish diagnoses
• Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments and medications
• Design individualized care plans using a variety of treatment approaches
• Regularly meet with patients to discuss diagnoses and assess responses to treatment
• Refer patients to hospitals and order diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation necessary for patient care and billing
• Ensure quality medical care is delivered to all patients
• Understand and maintain Quality Improvement Program indicators as directed by medical leadership
• Comply with Standards of Care and medical clinic policies
• Ensure appropriate medical follow-up of patients and coordinate medical specialty referrals
• Comply with applicable state and local laws, regulations, and policies
• Monitor systems for compliance and communicate compliance issues to medical leadership
• Coordinate with the Health Center Manager regarding provider scheduling, schedule changes, and template development
• Assist in developing and designing new clinical services as appropriate to patient needs
• Attend all appropriate meetings as directed by medical leadership
• Order or direct ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment; maintain accurate controls and records for narcotic medications
• Ensure clinic staff maintains observance of universal precautions
• Report suspicion of child, adult, elder, and dependent adult abuse as outlined in California Penal Code sections 11166, 15630, and 1160
• Participate in work groups, teams, task forces, and committees to support ongoing clinic functions
• Foster communication and coordination within the clinic and with outside agencies by establishing professional working relationships

Required Qualifications

• Full licensure to practice in the state of California
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) credential
• DEA certificate
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• All licenses and certifications must be kept current, valid, and in good standing
• Must be a US citizen or non-US citizen authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law

Preferred Qualifications

• Several years of FQHC or community health center practice experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives
• Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma-informed systems and restorative practices

Benefits

One Community Health provides comprehensive benefits. For more information, visit https://onecommunityhealth.com/careers/recruitment/

Reasonable Accommodations

One Community Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete your application or are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, contact ochhumanresources@onecommunityhealth.com