Advanced Practice Provider- Psychiatry PRN

Primary Purpose

Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education, and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities.

Minimum Specifications

• Education:
  • Physician Assistant - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Master's Degree in Nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
• Experience: 2 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice provider (APP) in any field.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure:
  • Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare provider certification from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military Training Network.
  • Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
  • Current certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
  • Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
  • Current certification in Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
  • Current certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical practitioner duties in designated specialty areas. Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.
• Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely. Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources.
• Consult appropriately with supervising physicians and refer patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Patients and/or families are included in determining the plan of care when appropriate.
• Educates patients and their families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and adherence to established treatment.
• Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and promote positive health outcomes, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Stays informed about the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.
• Participates in PHHS education activities.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields.
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body.
• Sets and monitors annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department.
• Attends regular staff meetings.