What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perinatal Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) position at Avera?
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Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
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Avera is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) looking to deliver the best possible care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.
Position Highlights
- Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
- Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care
Job Summary
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of primary health care, medical management and education of perinatal and high risk OB inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with a physician.
- Nurse Practitioners practice under the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which they work.
- Act as member of health care team assisting OB/Gyn health care providers in recognizing, understanding and caring for mental health issues that impact pregnancy and the postpartum period.
- Determine the appropriateness of the patient receiving behavioral health services within the clinic environment, assesses additional service needs and provides case management for external referrals when indicated.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in making recommendations for clients who abuse, misuse, or divert controlled substances.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing or equivalent; graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Master’s or doctorate degree required.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS
- An active CNP License is required.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.
- Federal and State DEA certification is required for South Dakota and Iowa employees.
- Federal DEA certification only is required for Minnesota and Nebraska employees.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 80 hours every 2 weeks
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