What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Care Specialist position at Geisinger Health System?
Job Summary: Geisinger Health System seeks a dedicated and skilled Patient Care Advocate to join our Psychiatry Advanced Practitioner Team. As a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatry, you will collaborate with physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat both new and established patients. Your expertise will guide treatment plans, medication management, and follow-up care, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Evaluate patient needs to establish accurate diagnoses and develop effective treatment strategies.
2. Document patient interactions meticulously in the electronic medical record system, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to organizational policies.
3. Order and interpret diagnostic tests to inform treatment decisions, making informed recommendations for patient care.
4. Prescribe, modify, or discontinue medications and therapies as required, prioritizing patient safety and well-being.
5. Communicate critical patient information and changes in condition to collaborating physicians and healthcare teams, fostering seamless coordination of care.
6. Advocate for patients by providing safe, ethical care while educating them and their families in understandable terms, promoting health literacy and empowerment.
Work Environment: This role is predominantly performed in a clinical setting. You will be expected to comply with all organizational policies and maintain high standards of care, upholding Geisinger's mission to prioritize patient and community care.
Requirements:
1. Master's Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (required).
2. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
3. Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Pennsylvania.
4. Basic Life Support Certification, reflecting commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Why Join Us: At Geisinger, we value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety in all that we do. Our comprehensive healthcare benefits include vision and dental coverage, fostering a healthy work-life balance. We foster an inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity and collaboration, ensuring the best health outcomes for all.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Evaluate patient needs to establish accurate diagnoses and develop effective treatment strategies.
2. Document patient interactions meticulously in the electronic medical record system, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to organizational policies.
3. Order and interpret diagnostic tests to inform treatment decisions, making informed recommendations for patient care.
4. Prescribe, modify, or discontinue medications and therapies as required, prioritizing patient safety and well-being.
5. Communicate critical patient information and changes in condition to collaborating physicians and healthcare teams, fostering seamless coordination of care.
6. Advocate for patients by providing safe, ethical care while educating them and their families in understandable terms, promoting health literacy and empowerment.
Work Environment: This role is predominantly performed in a clinical setting. You will be expected to comply with all organizational policies and maintain high standards of care, upholding Geisinger's mission to prioritize patient and community care.
Requirements:
1. Master's Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (required).
2. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
3. Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Pennsylvania.
4. Basic Life Support Certification, reflecting commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Why Join Us: At Geisinger, we value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety in all that we do. Our comprehensive healthcare benefits include vision and dental coverage, fostering a healthy work-life balance. We foster an inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity and collaboration, ensuring the best health outcomes for all.
