Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Medical & Psychiatric)

About the role

As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Lead Advanced Practice Provider will provide consultation and medical and administrative direction to subordinate medical and support staff in various treatment settings (inpatient and outpatient). This person will provide direct patient care including diagnostic assessment, preventative and educational services, and medication evaluation and management to the patient population, in accordance with best care practices, industry standards, organizational guidelines, and state and federal laws. This position will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide the best possible care. This position requires extensive internal and external communication with all levels of staff, leadership, physicians, vendors, and other professional colleagues. Located in Omaha, NE at Northpoint Nebraska (Adult inpatient).

Responsibilities

• Supports all providers in market with questions and escalations
• Monitors and approves documentation for all providers in market
• Implement protocols and standardized procedures as necessary
• Provide advanced medical and psychiatric services consistent with the ethical guidelines of the profession and the policies and procedures of Northpoint
• Conduct health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and medical exams of patients with known or foreseen health problems
• Medication evaluation and initiation and short-term management of prescribed medications
• Order and interpret lab tests for patients prior to and/or during prescription management
• Consultation to physicians and providers regarding any ongoing medical care, maintenance and disease prevention
• Case management, engage in education process
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to multidisciplinary team as necessary
• Document information regarding patient care and behavior as required in policies and procedures
• Participate in patient treatment planning and implementation under the direction of the Medical Director
• Utilize de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and other individuals in our care
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development of treatment plans and discharge planning to strive for excellent patient care