Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner SMS-3532
Springfield, IL 
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Job Description
Description

This position will provide primary and culturally competent mental health care to patients in our FQHC sites who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situations or mental health concerns and in need of medication evaluation or medication management services.

Examples of Duties

I. TEACHING (5%)
A. Teach and evaluate medical students, residents, physician assistants, and advanced
Practice Nursing students as they rotate through the educational program.
B. Role model provision of care by an advanced practice nurse focusing on health
education, health promotion, primary and secondary disease prevention.

II. SERVICE (95%)
A. Perform services within the scope of the Advance Practice Nurse's education and
experience including, but not limited to:

* Diagnosis
* Treatment and management of acute and chronic illness / mental illness
* Ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiology tests
* Prescribing/dispensing controlled substances categorized as Schedule III,
IV, and V, as defined in Article II of the Illinois Controlled Substance Act.
B. Development of a collaborative clinical practice model with primary care physician and
psychiatrist and community medical specialists focusing on division of responsibilities
and appropriate referrals.
C. Participate as a member of the Integrated Wellness Team and the MAR Clinic Team to
provide medication management, psychiatric services, primary care services, care
coordination, case management and other enabling services as appropriate.
D. Work collaboratively with staff at all FQHC sites to cover needed orders and services
for patients.
E. Assist in the development, implementation and review of individual treatment plans.
F. Provider consultation and medication management on a priority basis to clients for
whom intensive community series were put in place in lieu of hospitalization.
G. Complete all mandatory and continuing education requirements by specified deadlines.
H. Provide necessary client information to other agencies or care providers to coordinate
services to identified clients.
I. Work cooperatively with staff and providers to create an environment of mutual
respect.
J. Provide emergency services to patients as needed including those who are identified
as having no primary care physician and/or in psychiatric distress.
K. Attend School and Center-wide committees
L. Take part in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement activities.
III. ADMINISTRATION (0%)
IV. RESEARCH (0%)

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with specialization in psychiatric
healthcare; AND
2. Received passing score on national certifying exam; AND
3. Licensed or ability to be licensed in the State of IL as an Advanced Practice Nurse; AND
4. Controlled Substance License through Federal Drug Enforcement Administration; AND
5. Board eligible or board certified as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(PMHNP-BC) by the ANCC; AND
6. Authority/Licensing to write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by
licensing board; AND
7. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
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