Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Flexible schedule!

Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Flexible schedule! Sausalito, CA Job Details Part-time | PRN | Contract | Per diem 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Health screenings Psychiatry Patient assessment Maintaining patient confidentiality Writing skills Mid-level Drug therapy monitoring Clinical staff training Collecting samples for laboratory testing Task prioritization Staff training Customer relationship management Substance abuse DEA License Advanced practice provider Organizational skills Working with individuals with mental health conditions Prescribing medications Patient interaction Healthcare diagnosis Healthcare treatment Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Communication skills Nursing Full Job Description Alta Mira is a premier residential treatment center located in historic Sausalito, California , offering sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. We specialize in treating individuals with Substance Use Disorders , mental health conditions (mild to severe), and complex medical co-occurring issues . Who We Are We are a passionate team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. At Alta Mira, we prioritize integrity, collaboration, innovation, and service , fostering a healing environment for both clients and staff. Our sense of community —among clients and team members—is central to the success of our program and one of our greatest strengths.

Duties/Expectation:

Performs medical/clinical assessments Performs clinical evaluations of new clients immediately upon admission according to level of care procedures; documents outcomes and communicates remarkable outcomes of those events to the physician. Supervises and/or performs staff training, as appropriate. Monitors the medication process Meets with pharmaceutical representatives; stores and logs medications side effects, etc Monitors medications process for clients, as appropriate Prescribes medications according to approved formulary. Assists with supporting the nursing team. Ensures appropriate administration of TB test for new admits Ensures drug screening of clients as clinically indicated Performs venipuncture as indicated Provides on-going client education regarding medications. Provides on-going staff training regarding medication policies and procedures. Performs responsibilities according to clinical and timeliness guidelines. Meets quality expectations of accuracy, completeness, and is responsive to feedback. Meets timeliness expectations of completing work as scheduled, demonstrating self-paced performance and adjusting priorities as needed. Collaborate with the medical team on updated client diagnosis throughout the course of treatment. Education/Experience Active state licensure as a nurse practitioner Current DEA certification Experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner is preferred Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness, and related issues Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize workload and work independently.

Client Relations Skills:

Represents Alta Mira in a manner, which conveys a professional, courteous, caring, and cooperative attitude. Understands and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with clients, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts. Exhibits excellent client relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources. Utilizes an open, non-judgmental, non-discriminatory, professional and therapeutic approach to treatment with all clients. Complies with facility, departmental, and safety policies. #priority

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem Application Question(s): This is an on-call/Per Diem position with a flexible schedule. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?

Work Location:

In person