Nurse Practitioner – Psychiatry (West Allis)

Responsibilities for Role:

• Ensure the quality and sustainability of the medical services of assigned patients.

• Demonstrate professional and accurate communication with staff, patients, families and community partners.

• Engage in quality initiatives including effective treatment and discharge planning.

• Maintain a positive relationship with clinical, operational and support teams.

• Assist with the development of external community provider relationships upon request.

• Provide quality evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary team setting

• Responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, determining diagnoses, completing appropriate exams as needed (including H&P), and prescribing medications for patients with psychiatric conditions.

• May serve as the assigned attending provider and is a critical part of encouraging patients to be active participants in their treatment via education, and on-going communication.

• Participate in an environment of team-based multidisciplinary care that fosters a culture of respect and well-being for patients and staff alike.

• Collaborate and communicate with clinical and operational team members, family members/identified support individuals and outside providers for treatment progress updates and discharge planning.

• Assist with admission screenings for the program as needed.

• Participate in professional/ media/ community/ outreach efforts to promote Rogers’ expertise in the mental health and substance use treatment industry. (May include but not limited to: Conference Attendance, Speaking Engagements, Community Partner Meetings)

• Complete all required documentation thoroughly and within the expected time.

• Maintain productivity standards.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Valid Nurse Practitioner state license or ability to gain licensure in the state of Wisconsin and meet all relevant state and federal requirements for credentialing.
• Board-eligible AHP. Board certification strongly preferred.
• Successful completion of required practical training as required by graduating institution and licensing body in the areas of psychiatry.