Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

JOB PURPOSE:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be responsible for direct patient care and for other administrative duties as designated by the Operations Manager and his/her designee and in accordance with the State Regulations and Scope of Practice. The VP of Operations will provide the overall direction for all patient care activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides medical services to patients, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide quality medical care.
• Serves as an educational preceptor for the clinical staff, including responding to questions and consultations, planning and teaching in-services, following medical protocols and clinical standards, and assisting in expanding staff competencies.
• Practices medicine using sound medical judgment, adheres to ethical considerations, knows limitations and seeks consultation when advisable, and keeps abreast of current technologies and industry standards.
• Meets all clinical obligations of the medical practice, including accrediting agency compliance, CLIA compliance, drug prescription compliance, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, and safety regulations.
• Follows internal policies and procedures and completes operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing and documentation.
• Advises administration of any issues that may impact the practice.
• Sees patients in a timely and efficient manner and stays reasonably on time for scheduled appointments throughout the day, unless exceptional circumstances occur.
• Documents proper coding and appropriate charging for all services rendered.
• Maintains patient medical records, with charts routinely completed on the same day as the patient’s visit.
• Performs, or is willing to learn, care services such as minor surgery, suturing, fine needle aspirations, casting and splinting, general orthopedic evaluations and management, x-ray review, basic rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries, general internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics, general dermatology, general eye problems, general EKG interpretations, emergency management skills, and general GYN expertise.
• Demonstrates ongoing support and respect for administration in communications with staff and in group settings.
• Addresses administrative issues directly and privately with those concerned.
• Uses time management skills to complete assigned tasks during designated times, routinely sees patients within allotted time, and adjusts to daily patient flow to remain on schedule.
• Demonstrates the ability to see a minimum caseload of 20 patients per day, effectively works patients into schedules as caseload demands, and responds to unforeseen daily circumstances, including emergency patient care.
• Adheres to administrative priorities.
• Adapts to change and serves as a role model for staff by providing possible resolutions to issues and concerns.
• Complies with HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Helps create a constructive professional atmosphere and supports staff morale and relations.
• Serves as an administrative resource and meets with administration as requested.
• Serves as a role model for staff, including in punctuality, demeanor, communication, customer service, and workload.
• Learns new technologies and provides leadership and training to staff as new technologies are implemented.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a Medical License through the State in which they practice.
• Maintain Basic Life Support Card (CPR).
• Maintain Advanced Life Support Card (Optional but Preferred).
• Maintain Pediatrics Advanced Life Support Card (Optional but Preferred).
• Maintain Board Certification.
• Maintain DEA Certification (if applicable).
• Maintain Data 2000 Waiver (30 pts first year; 100 patients thereafter).
• Maintain licensure/certification to practice medicine per state guidelines.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain good inter-personal relationships with co-workers and health team members.
• Communicates through appropriate channels.
• Demonstrate ability to calculate drug dosages.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Document continuing education per licensure and certification requirements and clinic protocols.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in an outpatient facility environment at our Ashland, Wheelersburg, and Gallipolis offices. Working conditions described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Involves regular exposure to body fluids in a controlled environment.
• May be required to come in early or stay late if the need arises.

EEO STATEMENT:

OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to protected characteristics. The company complies with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws and prohibits workplace harassment.