Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)-FTC North

Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)-FTC North State of Missouri - 3.3 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $115,400 - $126,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Pension plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Treatment plan development Health screenings Psychiatry Patient assessment APRN Mid-level Diagnostic evaluation Doctor of Nursing Practice Working with individuals with mental health conditions Internal medicine Prescribing medications Patient treatment Referral coordination Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Family medicine Full Job Description Job Summary - Why you'll love this position General Medicine Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) This position will be located at our North Campus, 5351 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112. The facility is a 100-bed forensic inpatient state psychiatric hospital with 4 units (25 beds per unit). The average length of stay for our patients is between 6-9 months. We focus on competency restoration for patients who have been found incompetent to stand trial. These patients may have a major mental illness, a brain injury, an intellectual disability, or a medical illness that causes them to be unable to assist in the legal proceedings against them. Responsibilities - What you'll do What you'll do: Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to: u Perform admission H&P examinations as well as annual exams. u Initiate screening and diagnostic procedures. u Develop and implement medical treatment plans and monitor for effectiveness. u Prescribe medications for medical illnesses. u Work in an interdisciplinary team including psychiatric providers, social workers, psychologists, dieticians, pharmacists, and rehabilitation specialists. u Refer to outside specialists at BJC, SLU, and St. Mary's Hospital as needed. Qualifications - All you need for success What you'll need for success : Minimum qualifications : A Graduate degree (APRN, Physician Associate, DNP) in internal medicine or family practice. At least 2-years' experience. Preferred skills : The ideal candidate will have experience providing medical care to a psychiatric population. Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Job Details - More reasons to love this position You will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about patient care. This position allows you to make an impact on your community by joining in the provision of mental health services to an underserved population. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: Amy Taylor, MD Medical Director St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.