JOB TITLE: Psychiatric APRN 

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2024

PROGRAM: Psychiatric Services 

REPORTS TO: Medical Director

FACILITY: CSU 

CITY: Lakeland, Bartow

JOB STATUS PRN 

FLSA: Non Exempt

Job Summary:

This is a position requires a Master's Degree in Nursing and must have graduated from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse's program, with specialty in Psychiatry. Must submit protocols with supervising physician(s) with the Board of Nursing.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

1. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
2. Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors.
3. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
4. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
5. Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards
6. Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene.

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

• Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.
• Ability to show respect to all others.
• Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Comply with all Center policies and procedures except those for which the employee gives notice of the need for reasonable accommodation and for which the Center can make such reasonable accommodation.
• Attends all scheduled work hours, meeting, training, and other center functions, including on-call as required.
• Performs diagnostic evaluations according to licensure.
• Provides psych-pharmacological management.
• Provides psycho-education to clients and their families as appropriate.
• Participates in peer review.
• Member of professional committees as appointed.

Qualifications:

Education:

Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing and have graduated from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse's program, with specialty in Psychiatry.

Experience:

Evidence of clinical experience & competency

Assessment and diagnostic skills commensurate with education

Certifications:

Active and clear Florida License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

Protocols with a supervising physician with the Board of Nursing

Training:

Must meet all requirements for credentialing within the agency

Completion of continuing education as required for licensure in the State of Florida: Biennium 24 CEUs: 1 in domestic violence and 1 in AIDs.

20 hours professional enhancement training annually including all PRC required. (inclusive of CEU)

Knowledge and Skills:

To be discussed at personal interview

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation.

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier, blood pressure cuff, syringes, stethoscope, routine medical office diagnostic equipment, otoscope/ophthalmoscope

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Reports to the Medical Director

Supervises - None

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.