Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
Company: Wellpath
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerWhy Wellpath
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!"
About this role
Our Mental Health ARNP works under supervision of the Staff
Psychiatrist or Director of Psychiatric Services and in accordance
with established The Company policy and procedure as well as within
the State guidelines. Maintains any documentation required by state
or facility guidelines to demonstrate compliance with supervision
requirements. Provides psychiatric consultation, diagnostic and
treatment services to the identified patient population, including
medication management and crisis intervention services.
What you bring to the table
Education:
* Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing in a course of study from an
accredited college or university that allows for prescriptive
privileges upon obtaining appropriate licensure.
Experience:
* Clinical experience preferred
* Psychiatric experience preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
* Must be currently licensed by the appropriate state licensing
board to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
* Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of
practice desired.
* Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications
(such as First Aid) required by contract.
What you will do
Provides required documentation of services to the Staff
Psychiatrist or Health Services Administrator in order to monitor
compliance with facility contract. Notifies Mental Health
Coordinator, Mental Health Director, or Health Services
Administrator of requested schedule changes in scheduled coverage.
Assists in arrangement for coverage of psychiatric services if
unavailable for extended period of time. Maintains and shows proof
of current State licensure and provides duplicate for personnel
file. Maintains continuing education requirements for continued
medical practice in the State. Responds to a code or health
emergency within standard guidelines. Participates in psychiatric
on-call schedule if on-call services are required in The Company
contract with facility. Reports to assigned facility at designated
hour to examine referred patients. Conducts on-site psychiatric
medication review clinics and referral clinics as established by
Staff Psychiatrist and Mental Health Coordinator or Mental Health
Director, and completes documentation on a daily basis. Provides
psychiatric coverage for Mental Health Crisis Admissions/Suicide
Watches on a daily basis and records encounters in the patient's
progress notes. Ensures progress note and treatment plan
documentation is in specified format, problem oriented, corresponds
to the therapeutic order and is legible. Ensures all documentation
is dated, timed, legible, problem oriented and signed. Adheres to
the established formulary for therapeutic regimens before using
non-formulary procedure. Makes pertinent observations and draws
logical conclusions, which validate need for non-formulary drug,
which is recorded on non-formulary form and submitted to the
Corporate Medical Director or Director of Psychiatric Services for
approval. Utilize available in-house resource personnel for
treatment of resolution of identified problems before using
off-site referral, if possible. Provides emergency treatment
on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency
situations. Maintains current certification of cardiopulmonary
resuscitation on file. Supports standards of psychiatric care
through adherence to existing policies and procedures for:
admission to the infirmary transfer to emergency room utilization
review process for specialty consultant referrals. Assumes
responsibility and accountability for his/her individual judgments
and actions. Reports any doubts or questions regarding the lack of
appropriate referrals, nursing or medical intervention necessary
for the realization of established patient goals to the Director of
Psychiatric Services for disposition. Uses Standard Precautions
when providing and invasive procedures for diagnostic or routine
studies. Prescribes a planned regimen of total patient care, which
is adequate, problem-oriented and appropriate to the needs of the
patient. Keeps patient information confidential and respects
patient's rights to privacy, in accordance with accepted
confidentiality practices for incarcerated individuals. Provides
input into facility mandatory committees such as Pharmacy and
Therapeutics, Quality Improvement, Patient Care Management, Medical
Audit Committee, State Psychiatric Meetings/Conference calls,
Mental Health Treatment Team, as requested by Staff Psychiatrist,
Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health Director, Health Services
Administrator or designee. Abides by the security regulations of
the institution. Must be able to obtain and maintain security
clearance. Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to
a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately
follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations. Must
be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of
instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details. Must be
able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis. Post
orders, if applicable, per site contract. Perform other duties as
assigned.
Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer
Our investment in you
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
* Time off & leave benefits
* 401K
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Parental benefits
* Perks and discounts
* And more available here https://wellpathcareers.com/
Compensation Range
$60 - $67 / hour
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