Nurse Practitioner

Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Nurse Practitioner Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC Requisition Number 2023486P Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule Currently Monday – Friday 8a-4:30p or 11:30a – 8p Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade GE22 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary $89,680 – $118,826 depending on qualifications Job Description The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner operates as part of a comprehensive 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization team that provides ongoing assessment, crisis intervention and clinical determination for level of care to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
This dynamic team addresses urgent behavioral health needs including but not limited to significant emotional dysregulation, disordered thought processes, substance use intoxication resulting in behavioral crisis and environmentally de-stabilizing events that require multi-disciplinary crisis intervention.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing person-centered, trauma-informed care to these individuals with the goal of stabilization at the least restrictive level of care and an emphasis on post crisis growth.
An ideal candidate will work well with multiple internal and community stakeholders including police, community partners and other internal medical staff to coordinate care and safety in the community.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a crisis program with psychiatric conditions as well as knowledge of the DSM-V, corresponding psychiatric medications, medical and mental health co-morbidities as well as local community resources for continuity of care referrals.
Typical Tasks Include: Conducts comprehensive, on-demand psychiatric evaluations on adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis and determines diagnosis when appropriate.
Develops and implements care plans including the administration of medication and case management, makes referrals for other care providers as needed, and documents accordingly.
Serves as a clinical resource for other clinical staff, which may include participation in staff meetings.
Develops, provides, or obtains resources for staff and/or individual education on topics to include health maintenance, health promotion, and disease prevention.
May perform outreach/public relations functions to promote available programs/services in the community.
Orders and evaluates diagnostic/laboratory testing.
Prepares related documentation/reports in a confidential manner within CIBH’s EHR.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
PM22 Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; a master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
Previous public health and/or adult health experience preferred, including experience in the provision of long-acting contraceptive methods.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner pursuant to the requirements set forth in Virginia State Code with current prescriptive authority in Virginia.
Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and current active RN licensure is also required.
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City’s Driving Standards.
Must possess current CPR certification or ability to complete within three months of hire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 11/16/2023 Job Close Date Open Continuous Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Postings that are ‘Open Until Filled’ remain open to applicants until there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants received to begin the interview process or until a candidate has been selected and the position has been filled.
The job announcement will then be pulled from our employment website.
Apply as early as possible to assure your application is considered.
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive.
As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing.
This drug test includes testing for marijuana.
Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment.
Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling N = Never Crouching Never- Never occurs.
Crawling Never- Never occurs.
Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Office equipment, computer, copier, fax, scanner, city vehicle Protective Equipment Required none Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) Medical Director can assist if needed Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4