APP Behavioral Health - Inpatient

Category:

Advanced Practice Provider

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

10 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director, and the administrative supervision of the Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will work in collaboration with all staff members to offer high-quality and compassionate integrated healthcare to clients and patients served by the clinic. Responsible for planning, providing, and directing the delivery of psychiatric, and substance use treatment care and health education programs for patients of age groups from pediatric to geriatric with psychiatric, and substance use-related diagnoses under general supervision using established standards of care and protocols.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assess and Monitor patient’s physical status daily on the unit
• Participation in and response to psychological, recreational, and educational therapies provided on the unit.
• Provide progress reports to the treatment team and medical director.
• Discharge patients as appropriate and in consultation with medical director.
• Orders consultations as appropriate
• Assess and monitor patient responses to medication and side effects
• Order and review results of labs, x-rays and test.
• Assess and monitor patient changes in mental status on unit
• Evaluates and revises the plan of care based upon patient response and in consultation with medical director.
• Performs functions with clients and staff in gender-, spiritually-, economically- and culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, humble, kind, and competent ways
• Follows HIPAA guidelines and maintains the highest level of confidentiality and privacy at all times when dealing with client information, paying special attention to any additional risks present when using telehealth software and programming
• Completes all appropriate documentation in a timely manner with correct and appropriate tone, grammar, and syntax
• Collaborates effectively with clients, outside agency personnel, family members, and internal agency personnel including but not limited to supervisors, therapists, physicians, nurses, case managers, and certified peers to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Participates in staffing, education, and/or supervision as scheduled, engages in quality assurance and improvement as needed, and displays evidence of the value of lifelong learning as related to best practices in client care
• Exhibits the interpersonal skills needed to respond swiftly with a service-recovery mindset when listening to, investigating, and addressing client questions, concerns, and complaints with specific attention given to ensuring clients know their concerns are taken seriously while also maintaining the integrity and professionalism of the staff and organization about whom the concerns are related
• Participates in ensuring that any services offered via telehealth in some capacity are equitable in quality, safety, confidentiality, and appropriateness as if those same services were offered face-to-face
• Assesses system resources available for patient care delivery, with special attention given to the nature of patients presenting to a mobile clinic in a rural, underserved area
• Facilitates communication between patients, family members, and the broader healthcare team; educates patients and family members regarding diagnoses, therapeutic regimen, and management plan
• Serves as a resource to members of the healthcare team, serves as a role model and preceptor for other nurses and nursing students, and participates in the design and revision of protocol as needed
• Provides documentary evidence of continuing competency and certification in area(s) of specialty
• Responds appropriately to codes, including but not limited to medical emergencies, initiates CPR or appropriate action, and notifies authorized personnel in compliance with all agency and system policies and procedures
• Completes other activities or responsibilities as needed per supervisor or agency including but not limited to cross-training with and offering support for other departments

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains a complete medical, psychosocial, and family history
• Performs history and physicals which include mental status examination
• Orders, obtains as able, and reviews results of pertinent diagnostic tests including lab and x-ray
• Formulates and implements a plan of care based upon assessment data, standards of practice, established protocol, and with physician consultation as necessary
• Utilizes results of diagnostic tests as appropriate in-patient care management
• Orders indicated pharmacological therapy
• Assesses and monitors patient responses to current medications, including side effects
• Assesses and monitors patient changes in mental status, including suicidal and/or homicidal ideation, and hallucinatory activity
• Orders psychological testing as indicated
• Orders consultations as appropriate
• Documents findings, clinical impressions, plan of care, and patient response in a timely manner
• Performs dictation of psychological evaluations and discharge summaries as needed
• Collaborates and/or consults with the physician regarding abnormal patient care findings
• Evaluates and revises the plan of care based on patient response and in consultation and/or collaboration with the physician as necessary
• Orders referrals, follow-up care, and appointments needed.
• Provides progress reports to families as indicated
• Discusses any specialized care needed with the patient and family
• Makes referrals as appropriate to physicians, other health care agencies, community agencies, and emergency services.
• Collaborates with personnel of other agencies to promote continued quality care for patients
• Participates in needed documentation for support of grant and funding purposes outside of general medical documentation
• Meets regularly with supervising physician for consultation, supervision and collaboration.
• Employee is expected to adhere to all WTH policies and procedures.
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JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION:

Graduate of Master of Science in Nursing program with a specialty as an advanced practice Nurse Practitioner. 

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

National certification as an advance practice nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner.Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee.Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be granted driving privileges of company vehicles by West Tennessee HealthcareMust obtain and maintain certification in therapeutic, non-violence crisis de-escalation and intervention as designated by the agency within the 90-day orientation periodAny additional certification or training as requested by the supervisor or Agency 

EXPERIENCE:

History of family, psychiatric, and substance use treatment preferred    

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Exhibits proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointExhibits capacity to learn and utilize electronic medical records and other online software programs quickly and effectivelyDemonstrates professional written, verbal, and nonverbal communicationDemonstrates ability toset priorities for tasks, to work effectively under minimal supervision, exceptionally organized, described by others as a self-starter, reliable, dependable, and motivatedDemonstrates eagerness and ease in learning and implementing new technologies, strategies, and interventions 

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with all clients and family members as well as all levels and facets of agency personnelContributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the clinic, Pathways, and West Tennessee Healthcare as a wholeFlexible and innovative, exhibiting the initiative to function with limited supervisionAddresses interpersonal conflict concerning colleagues or supervisors with humility, respect, and frankness, and follows the chain of command when needed to resolve issues effectively and timelyWillingness to view all aspects of the planning, operation, and maintenance of the mobile clinic vehicle as an essential and fundamental part of their responsibilitiesAbility to work well under pressure

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.