Mid Level Practitioner

Job Title

Mid-Level Practitioner (PA, NP)

Department:

Medical Staff

Operating Unit:

Detox, Residential Treatment

Reports To:

Medical Director, CEO

FLSA Status:

Independent Practitioner (Non-employee)/Contract

Approved By:

Kristi Bierbaum, COO

Approved Date:

11/10/2021

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER is to offer the highest quality and professional, Inpatient Detoxification, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Outpatient services.

We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work towards reaching their highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished thru the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Louisiana Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission.

• UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation.
• UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with patients, exploitation of clients or any criminal behaviors.
• UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services offered at UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER the program rules, regulations, goals and objectives of the programs offered.
• Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities are made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client’s needs are out of the scope of our practice.
• UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER will ensure that discharge from treatment is conducted in accordance with sound and medically acceptable practice. The client will be assured of due process if the discharge is administrative in nature.
• UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER provides a safe and clean environment for patients and staff that are conducive to the therapeutic process of Healthy Recovery.
• UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner.
• UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety.

JOB SUMMARY

The mid-level practitioner is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The role of a mid-level practitioner is to, under the general supervision of the medical director or other physician, assess, maintain, and improve the individual and collective health status of individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders.

 AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Patient Population Served: Adult (18 & older)

Population Served:  Persons with alcohol or substance abuse disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES 

1. Adheres to all UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER Policies and Procedures
2. Conducts self in a manner that represents UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER values at all times
3. Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts
4. Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental and UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER concerns
5. Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position
6. Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, quality improvement and change management techniques, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on medical, basic psychotherapeutic, and human development principles, scope of practice, and regulatory standards.
2. Oversee medical care provided to patients; obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, order medications and procedures; authorize admissions and renders admitting diagnoses. Conducts psychiatric H&P within 24 hours of client admission.
3. Complete medical progress note after encounter with client.
4. Completes weekly rounds on each 3.7CO client.
5. Available by call afterhours and weekends.
6. Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
7. Provide consultation/peer review to other physicians/clinicians; supervise nurse practitioner; actively participates in activities intended to improve patient care/facility operations.
8. Oversees medical and nursing department.
9. Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely medical records about each patient, including observations during examinations.
10. Comply with all laws applicable to internal medicine, including HIPAA
11. Prescribe medication in accordance with Louisiana statute and professional practice guidelines.
12. Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.
13. Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs in the UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER service area as assigned by the Medical Director.
14. Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.
15. Assist in outside medical public relations functions and medical staff recruitment.
16. Available for consultation, direction, and on-side care on evenings, weekends, and during off hours.
17. Assist in patient discharge planning, especially in terms of health care needs, meets with patient prior to discharge.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

Nurse Practitioner:

1. Education: Masters Degree in Nursing is required.
2. Experience: 3 years work experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
3. Certification: Current Louisiana RN license and Nurse Practitioner licensure with current certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, (AANP) or the American Nursing Credentialing Center, (ANCC).
4. Current DEA Certificate
5. Current DPS Certificate
6. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
7. ACLS or Advanced Life Support within 12 months of employment, if appropriate

Physician Assistant:

1. Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
2. Current Louisiana Licensure as a Physician Assistant; Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
3. Experience: 3 years work experience as a Physician Assistant is preferred.
4. Current DEA Certificate
5. Current DPS Certificate
6. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
7. ACLS or Advanced Life Support within 12 months of employment, if appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, quality improvement and change management techniques, financial analysis, budget process and planning, accreditation and regulatory standards, strategic planning principles, ability to assess nursing care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice, and regulatory standards.
2. Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
3. Knowledge of PC software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
4. Accurately and timely enters clinical documentation using electronic medical records (EMR) software.
5. Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.
6. Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner.
7. Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
8. Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events.
9. Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility.
10. Working knowledge of (American Society of Addiction Medicine) ASAM criteria and dual diagnosis clients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee/provider to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee/provider is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee/provider must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals. When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed at all times.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee/provider must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.