Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Certified

Overview

Job . Agency:
Department of Social Services / Human Services Center.

Location:

Yankton, SD. Salary: depending on qualifications. Pay Grade:

F. Closing Date:
Open Until Filled. This is a Full-Time 40 hours weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• assess, diagnose and provide therapeutic care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• provide assistance to the Psychiatric Department by providing direct psychiatric assessments and interventions.
• this position will be primarily assigned to Adolescent Psychiatric Services but will provide coverage across the age spectrum noted.
• conduct admissions by performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations;
• develop diagnostic impressions using DSM V criteria;
• document assessments, interventions and on-going treatment following best practices and HSC Policies and Procedures;
• complete discharge summaries as required and in compliance with HSC Policies and Procedures;
• identify, conduct, request and interpret results of special screening and laboratory tests;
• participate on treatment team staffing's as necessary;
• perform on-call duties as necessary;
• make daily rounds as required to provide follow-up treatment and assessments; and,
• develop medical records from examination and test findings.

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday with weekend rotation and on-call rotation after hours and holidays.

Applicant must possess a certificate noting successful completion of a psychiatric nurse practitioner curriculum and examination approved by the South Dakota State Board of Nursing.

• acute and chronic behavioral health issues from adolescents through geriatric years;
• conducting psychiatric admission evaluations; inpatient treatment; & discharge of patients
• the practices and procedures of providing psychiatric interventions according to best practice guidelines;
• DSM V criteria;
• use of psychotropic medications to treat acute and chronic behavioral health issues;
• comprehensive treatment approach for patients with severe and persistent mental illness;
• community resources available;
• teaching methods employed in in-service training.

Ability to:

• work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team;
• perform admission psychiatric evaluations;
• recognize and deal constructively with the needs and concerns of patients and families;
• complete discharge summaries;
• provide patient and family education;
• conduct clinical evaluations;
• communicate behavioral health needs and information clearly and concisely.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC:
If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
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