The Nord Center - Lorain, OH

The Nord Center is growing its dedicated team of Prescribers by adding a Psych NP to its outpatient team. Provides outpatient psychiatric services to diverse populations that include patients that are diagnosed with severe and persistent mental issues as well as patients suffering with non-persistent mental illnesses in a community mental health setting. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Performs psychiatric evaluations on new patients who have received a clinical diagnostic assessment or as clinically appropriate.
• Incorporates the new or revised medical treatment plan into the existing Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Maintains necessary and required concurrent documentation within the EHR.
• Conducts Peer Review activities as required.
• Attends Psychiatric, Clinical and other Agency meetings as required.
• Must work collaboratively with staff to coordinate care to patients,
• Must complete documentation required to assist clients if clinically indicated, 

WORKING CONDITIONS

All time is spent in an office environment and involves substantial client contact. The individual must be able to speak and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. The employee may be required to sit for extended periods and will spend a portion of their time on the telephone. A considerable amount of time will be spent on a computer. 

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must hold a valid, unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License in the State of Ohio and DEA License.
• Must meet all requirements as set forth by licensing and accrediting bodies as well as ODMH, CARF, and the Lorain County Mental Health Addiction and Recovery Services Board.
• Must have basic computer skills and excellent documentation skills.
• Eligible to be paneled by private insurers, Medicaid, and Medicare.
• Should be able to effectively work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in community or emergency psychiatry. 

Send resume to:

The Nord Center
6140 S Broadway Ave
Lorain, OH 44053