Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Heritage Health is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their integrated behavioral health team.

Requirements

• Certified as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or PA in the State of Idaho or qualified to receive certification as an PMHNP or PA in the State of Idaho.
• State of Idaho RN licensure or ability to receive licensure required, if applicable.
• If a PA, psychiatric CAQ preferred or willingness to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• BLS certification required.

Essential Duties

• Provide psychiatric care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, and medication management to restore, maintain, and improve mental health status in accordance with standard of care within scope of practice.
• Assessment of physical, emotional, and developmental status of the individual and family;
• Analysis of health behavior related to personality, lifestyle, and culture;
• Prescriptive treatment of health problems as defined by nurse practitioner act;
• Counseling and client advocacy;
• Provides health education to clients, clinic staff, and community organizations;
• Performs assessment of the environmental status of the community and its impact on health.
• Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and/or support staff.
• Works in collaboration and/or coordination with other healthcare providers within the clinic team and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.
• Maintains system of quality assessment and assurance in accordance with quality assurance plan.
• Participates in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation relating to specific job, clinic, and program functions.
• Maintains continuing education requirements to ensure high-quality practice and meet licensure expectations.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training and continuing education.
• Participates in peer review.
• May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.
• P Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Participates in QA/QI activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs other related functions as required for clinic operations.

Success Factors

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of health education theory and practice.
• Ability to self-manage work expectations, including time management and task prioritization.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a widerange of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Job Overview

Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in a typical interior, outpatient work environment in an clinic building. Work may be demanding and chaotic at times. May be exposed to patient population that will present a variety of contagious diseases, physical injuries and emotional states of mind.