Nurse Practitioner-Behavioral Health Unit/Psych Clinic

Work Status Details: Full Time | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt

Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 1 Weekend/Month

Department: Behavioral Health Unit/Psychiatry Clinic FRPS | Reports To: COO-Chief Operating Officer

The mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.

As a provider-led multispecialty healthcare team, Faith Regional Physician Services is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive services to the people of Northeast Nebraska.

Job Summary: The FRPS Psychiatric Advanced-Care Provider (ACP), will work collaboratively with attending psychiatrist to provide full range inpatient and consultation psychiatric services. ACP will be responsible for the comprehensive clinical evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of patients with psychiatric needs. Duties include completion of initial intake assessments, consultations, daily rounding, medication management, collaborating with other providers, and related activities associated with the care of patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.

The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups:

☐ Neonate (birth

• 28 days)

☐ Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

☐ Pediatric/Child (1 year

• 12 years)

☐ Adolescent (12 years

• 18 years)

☒ Adult (19 years

• 65 years)

☒ Geriatric (over 65 years)

• Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.

• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.

• Considers life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors.

• Provides necessary safety measures.

• Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making.

2.Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Faith Regional Physician Services as defined in the scope of practice, to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes but is not limited to the age of the patient served.

• Demonstrates accuracy, competency and thoroughness in history taking, assessment and evaluation of the patient's age specific needs (with appropriate differential diagnosis).

• Records information on the patient record in accordance with charting and regulatory guidelines.

• Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures.

• Delegates and assigns appropriate patient care.

• Abuse Protection: Identifies high risk, dependent relationship and actions to prevent further infliction of physical or emotional harm

• Provides lifesaving measures in life threatening situations.

• Establishes priorities of patient care for urgent treatment

• Comprehensive assessment of the patient's clinical condition with attention focused on the reasons for presentation.

• On-going treatment and clinical management.

• Attend provider meetings and participate in specified hospital committee meetings.

• Participate in departmental quality improvement projects and other similar initiatives.

• Document (dictation) all patient encounters in a clear and well-organized fashion, including admission histories, daily progress notes, consultations, and discharge summaries.

• Maintain all health information charts without deficiencies.

• Provide appropriate coding for each patient encounter.

• Demonstrates leadership qualities (characteristics include a strong self-image, vision of the future, a firm belief in the organization, ability to influence others positively).

• Works to maintain positive team relationships with co-workers, physicians, ACPs, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and offer solutions.

• Facilitates the implementation of change projects.

• Enhances the collegial environment of the unit in a positive manner.

Essential Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Promotes organizational mission, vision and values. Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and co-workers to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Maintains a high level of professional responsibility and performance outlined in Faith Regional Health Services Performance Standards. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department team (inter- and intradepartmental) to facilitate the department's/clinic's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

2.Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure per organization policy. Pursues professional growth and development.

• Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to organization policy and procedures.

• Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Attends organization sponsored training programs as required.

• Maintains certifications as determined by department/clinic policy.

3.Functions as role model for current and new staff.

• Facilitates problem resolution among coworkers as observed by management and peers.

• Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with coworkers and management toward the organization.

• Promotes the profession of healthcare workers in the community.

• Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and the organization.

• Continuously displays a positive attitude within the department/clinic and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program.

• Serves in committees and assist with programs of the hospital to constantly improve the quality of health care and promote good public relations.

4.Completes all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

5.Understands and adheres to Faith Regional Health Services Corporate Compliance Plan, Personal Conduct Policy, Grievance Process, Confidentiality, Safety & Security, Infection Control, HIPAA and other departmental and organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

6.Must be able to remain awake and alert during working hours. Physical presence at facility is required during scheduled working hours to perform job functions. Work in a timely manner, within the time allotted for the shift per census count.

7.Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements:

The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION (Minimum Requirements for Position): Required Preferred

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing ☒ ☐

Graduate of an accredited Psychiatry Doctor of Nursing ☒ ☐

Practice (DNP, Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician

Assistant (PA) program

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Required

Current, valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) ☒

or Physician Assistant (PA) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full month ☒

from date of hire

Previous Experience Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Required Preferred

Previous clinical experience ☐ ☒

Previous management experience ☐ ☐

Proficiency in performing comprehensive history and ☒ ☐

physical examination.

Experience in formulating targeted assessments and clinical plans ☒ ☐

for a broad variety of medical patients.

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

SKILLS (If Applicable): Required Preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand ☒ ☐

the English language.

KNOWLEDGE (If Applicable): Required Preferred

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Other Certifications/Requirements (If Applicable): Required

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Working Conditions:

• Category I is high risk, which means the possibility of coming into contact with blood and body fluids is likely.

• Exposure to disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, and bodily fluids; exposure to chemical compounds of medications and treatments; exposure to chemicals such as disinfectants, cleansers, soaps, etc.; exposure to latex, plastic and other materials used for personal protective equipment, exposure to noise and distractions; exposure to unpredictable behaviors.

• Proper Personal Protective Equipment and training required.

• Physical Activities

Enter the appropriate frequency for all activities that apply:

(N)Never 0%, (O)Occasionally 1% to 33%, (F)Frequently 34% to 66%, or (C)Constantly 67%+

Frequency

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.

N

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

O

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

O

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one room/place to another or to a different worksite.

F

Communicating with others to exchange information.

C

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

F

Operates patient related equipment (i.e. pumps, beds, etc.)

N

Operating machinery and/or power tools.

N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

N

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

C

Able to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients.

O

Visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

C

Ability to do the following:

C

1.Stand/Walk

C

2.Sit

C

3.Bend

O

4.Stoop

O

5.Push/Pull

O

6.Twist

O

7.Reach

O

8.Kneel/Crouch

N

Physical Requirements

Check one type of work.

Sedentary to Light work that may primarily involve sitting/standing and includes moving, lifting, pushing, lowering objects up to 20 pounds.

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Medium work that includes moving, lifting, pushing, lowering objects up to 50 pounds.

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Heavy work that includes moving, lifting, pushing, lowering objects up to 100 pounds or more.

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Patient Care Requirement

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Patient Care

• May involve moving, lifting, lowering or transferring of patients up to 100 pounds or more.

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Mental and Emotional Requirements

Check all that are applicable.

Handles multiple priorities while demonstrating independent discretion and decision making.

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Ability to make decisions under pressure and can manage stress, anger, fear, and hostility appropriately.

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Notice of Resignation:

This position serves at will. However, for purposes of benefit pay out upon termination, 60 days written and working notice is required.