Nurse Practitioner-Morrison

QUALIFICATIONS:

License/Registration: Hold a current, un-encumbered license in this state as a Nurse Practitioner. Registered with the State Board of Registration in the state of Tennessee. Maintain adequate malpractice insurance as required by Generations Health Association, Inc.

Continuing Education: As required to retain license and registration.

Education: Master Degree in Nursing by a state accredited university

Experience: Prefer at least two (2) years experience that directly relate to the duties and responsibilities specified.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The person will be under direct supervision of a Psychiatrist/Medical Director, to provide, oversee and/or administer a wide range of psychiatric services including: evaluation/assessments, diagnosis, counseling therapy, crisis intervention and dedication management in a high intensity clinical environment that requires a high degree of independent decision making and program administration. Assists in providing clinical supervision to nursing personnel and students and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position.

The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Knowledge and understanding of psychotropic medications, including dosage, actions and potential adverse side effects.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tests/interviews administration, scoring and interpreting.
• Interviewing and assessing skills.
• Skill in documentation and maintaining member records.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient-care services or behavioral health.
• Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, death and other stressors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to evaluate progress of treatment plan, goals and to make individual modifications as indicated.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to consumer rights.
• Ability to supervise staff and /or students.
• Knowledge of community support services.
• Knowledge of community health care and vocational services.
• Provision of intensive integrated professional mental health services and treatment planning in a clinical or outpatient setting.
• Provision of professional leadership in the determination of appropriate medication and therapeutic approaches.
• Supervision clinical activities of nurses and students and/or interns.
• Establishment and maintenance of clinical records and related documentations for clinical and legal purposes.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides intakes and establishes treatment plans, discharge plans, provides pharmacotherapy to include the prescribing of medications, dosage adjustments, treatment of adverse effects, etc.
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of medication in managing the disease state of the consumer.
• Evaluation of the medication for adverse side effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, drug-food interactions and drug disease interactions.
• Educating the member about their disease state, the role of medications in managing their disease state, the importance of medication compliance, coping with adverse effects, adverse reactions and interactions which may accompany the medication.
• Identifying the need for initiating, continuing, discontinuing or altering the medication.
• Performing a complete mental status exam.
• Ordering lab work to monitor drug levels as well as adverse reaction/side effects.
• Coordinating of care with other members of the mental health team, the PCP and other health care providers.
• Collects data about patients through interview, case history, tests and or assessment techniques; evaluates data to identify causes in problems and to determine diagnosis and proper therapeutic approach and referral to their providers.
• Consults with other providers and related professional and clinical staff and refers to appropriate service as required.
• Provides mandatory pre-screening for members in crisis during normal business hours.
• Follows up to assess efficacy of medications and treatment used and makes adjustments and/or changes as indicated.
• Maintains medical record documentation to include psychiatric evaluations, CRG/TPG, referrals, medications lists, medical progress notes, lab orders and results, prescriptions, vital signs, flow records, treatment plans, discharge plans and documentation for MOTs. Consults with other legal and treatment providers as indicated.
• Provides clinical supervision to lower level clinical staff including LPNs, RNs, RNCs and students and/or interns.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

Willingness to accept responsibility for activities of the facility, ability to work with employees, residents and relatives; sociability, courtesy and sympathy; memory for details, considerable initiative and judgment involved in formulating policies and regulations, delegating responsibility, promoting favorable public relations, planning and analyzing nursing facility activities and selecting personnel.

DISCLAIMER:

The above job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not written to be inclusive of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ACCEPTANCE STATEMENT:

I have carefully read, understand, and accept the job description, including the qualifications and requirements of the position of Nurse Practitioner, and I certify that I can and will perform the essential functions of the position.

I understand that I am responsible to keep my documentation current at all times. If for any reason I am terminated or resign, I will be responsible to complete all documentation in which GMHC has billed third parties or individuals.

I understand Universal Precautions Risk Classification categories may apply to this position, and I may be exposed to AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B viruses.

I further understand this facility is of an at will nature, which means that I may resign at any time and may be discharged at any time with or without cause.