Nurse Practitioner

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose and administer medications to clients in the Adult Outpatient Program. Position is not remote.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Psychiatrists, other mental health professionals and outside providers as needed.
• Prescribe, administer and monitor medications.
• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Order appropriate laboratory and toxicology tests.
• Obtain client information by comprehensive medical history and to verify physical examination of the clients who have been admitted.
• Assess and consult with clinical staff in medical and psychiatric emergency situations.
• Serve as 24-hour back up for on-call rotation as needed.
• Perform Psychiatric Evaluations to clients in the Outpatient Program.
• Obtain height, weight and vital signs of clients.
• Develop and maintain a client case load of size and complexity commensurate with licensure, experience and agency needs according to protocol.
• See patients as needed for medication evaluation, prescribing medications, monitoring injections and otherwise as needed.
• Direct and monitor the receipt, handling and tracking of sample or other medications as needed.
• Receive, review and respond as appropriate to calls regarding medical or medication issues according to protocol.
• Provide liaison to pharmacy providers and to laboratory providers including reviewing lab reports.
• Assist the Director of Psychiatric Services to prepare for audits.
• Attend and participate with in-service training as necessary.
• Responsible for timely completion of documentation in the client?s clinical record in compliance with Enki, LA County Department of Mental Health, State and other legal requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures as applicable.

Minimum Education And Experience Preferred:

• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program required; completion of specialty certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing is required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Currently certified by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current California Licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Possession of a Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number granted by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.

• Controlled Substance Registration Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
• Must register in C.U.R.E.S. DEA program upon hire.
• Must apply for Medicare Certification upon hire if not already certified.
• Valid California driver?s license, current automobile insurance, and eligibility to drive for the company preferred.
• LPS Designation should be obtained after six months of employment as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate strong psychiatric diagnostic skills.
• Possess a broad knowledge of current psychopharmacology.
• Able to respond quickly and professionally in crisis situations.
• Able to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Desire to work within community mental health.

• Able to perform in a positive, courteous, flexible, and adaptive manner.
• Computer literate and experienced with using Electronic Medical Health Records systems.
• Must be able clearly to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Able to work in a focused and organized manner that results in required clinical notes and billing being completed on time and efficiently.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

Physical Requirements:

• See well enough (with or without corrected vision) to read fine print, hand-written materials, and a computer screen.
• Speak and hear well enough (with or without assistive device) to converse in person and by telephone.
• Finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms, including ability to use a computer keyboard.
• Have the mobility (with or without assistive device) to stand, sit, crouch, and move from one work area to another.
• Have the strength to lift, carry or push office equipment and supplies used in normal job functions up to 20 lbs.
• Stamina to effectively perform work activities.

Pay Range: Starting at $85.00/Hour (Determined by Experience and Qualifications)

Policy Statement:

Enki Health Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of nondiscrimination. This means that all qualified persons are accorded an equal opportunity for employment or promotion without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or veteran and/or military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Enki will comply with all fair employment laws and will take affirmative measures to eliminate or prevent illegal discrimination. It is the policy of Enki that positive action be taken to insure that members of protected classes have an equal opportunity for all jobs. Enki will comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).