JOB TITLE: Psych APRN and Director of Behavioral Health

JOB SUMMARY:
Nebraska Hematology and Oncology is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is searching for a full-time, highly skilled psychiatric APRN who is passionate about caring for oncology patients and improving their quality of life. The APRN would lead and direct a behavioral health program and evaluate the psychiatric care of hematology-oncology patients in ambulatory health services through diagnosing acute and chronic mental health illnesses, implementing a plan of care with pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents, and providing psychiatric-specific teaching and supportive counseling to patients, families, and groups. The APRN will also collaborate with provider colleagues in the psychiatric care and treatment of hematology-oncology and palliative care patients.

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full-time position: Monday through Friday. One day administrative.
Lead and direct the Behavioral Health Program.
Provide psychiatric care in an outpatient hematology-oncology setting.
Knowledgeable in advanced health assessments and decision-making skill sets.
Conduct comprehensive adult psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health conditions.
Perform physical examinations, specifically mental status examinations and others when appropriate.
Formulate personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings and clinical judgment and modify them as needed to meet changing patient needs.
Conduct evidence-based therapeutic interventions and regular follow-up appointments to assess patient progress.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as appropriate.
Monitor medication efficacy and side effects, making adjustments as needed.
Provide psychiatric-specific teaching and supportive counseling to patients, families, and groups.
Coordinate referrals to other healthcare professionals, support groups, counseling, and community agencies as needed.
Evaluate patients for the need for a higher level of care.
Accurately document patient visits in a concise and timely manner.
Provide consultation to medical staff about psychiatric diagnosis and treatment and/or the need for psychiatric medication.
Collaborate with therapists and psychologists.
Collaborate care with the patient’s hematology-oncology, radiation, and/or palliative care teams and other health professionals to ensure that comprehensive care is offered.
Stay current with developments in the field of psychiatry.
Serve as a member of committees.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to function with autonomy and make independent decisions while functioning as part of a comprehensive team.
Strong diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills.
Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms.
Leadership and administrative skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to provide critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialization from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of nurse practitioner experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.

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