Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health FT

Job Description

PURPOSE:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to oversee the quality of care delivered to his/her patients. Asses clinical appropriateness for admission and collaborate with Intake / Admissions regarding potential admissions. Perform psychiatric assessments for individuals under his/her care. Complete documentation necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statues. Provide individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management as needed for patients under his/her care. Appropriately request consultations when indicated and provide psychiatric consultations when requested.

REPORTS TO: Medical Director

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Responsibilities

Adhere to established hospital and department guidelines and protocols

Support hospital mission, vision and values

Demonstrate good skills in all forms of communication

Work well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation

Show awareness of differences

Maintain education and development appropriate for position

Complete position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame

Demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge of crisis intervention procedures

Knowledge of family and group therapy techniques

If working with Children (age group 4-13), Adolescents (age group 14-17) or Gero-Psychiatric patients (age group 55 or above) must be able to demonstrate special training, knowledge and skills specific to age groups as well as job and/or program specific competency within the first three (3) months of training.

Must complete all required / mandatory in-services annually

Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire PPD skin test required annually or chest x-ray tri-annually thereafter

Patient Care

Coordinate care with referral sources and other involved professionals

Maintain regular communication with family members as appropriate

Return phone calls to professionals and family in a timely manner

Encourage patients to participate fully in all aspects of the treatment program

Educate all patients, whenever possible, about ways to facilitate recovery

Follow safety practices as outlined in Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital policies and procedures

Follow the protocol and guidelines of the inpatient phase program and other formal treatment programs

Help patients benefit from their insurance by timely completion of all paperwork, returning phone calls, and actively participating in utilization management

Medical Records

Complete assessments and reports within specified time lines

Chart each relevant contact related to the patient on day of contact

Chart entries should record the patient's response to treatment, current mental status, progress in the program, and need for continued treatment if appropriate

Professionalism and Ethics

Be dependable, punctual, accountable and use time productively

Be prompt to meetings

Contribute to the positive image and reputation of the company

Make contributions to improvement of Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital treatment programs on a regular basis

Participate on committees and help with projects as requested

Extend energy in the community towards education and prevention

Be familiar with and implement Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital treatment program guidelines

Acquire and maintain knowledge regarding the patient population served

Be aware of personal limitations and seek help accordingly

Maintain proper boundaries with patients and teach them to do likewise

Treat patients, staff members, professionals and family members with respect and courtesy

Discuss rights of confidentiality with patients and maintain confidentiality of patient information

Teachability

Initiate opportunities to receive feedback and help

Accept constructive criticism and feedback and use it to improve performance

Be responsive to direction and follow through on assigned tasks

Teamwork

Attend in-service and staff training meetings

Attend medical department meeting and support other physicians and treatment modalities

Attend Inpatient Treatment Team Meetings and actively participate in treatment planning for all patients

Seek opportunities to support other patients

Contribute to achievement of performance improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, staff and others

Ability to effectively utilize communication equipment

Physical agility to manage patients (ambulatory, non-ambulatory and physically aggressive)

Ability to read (i.e. patient charts, written communication, regulations, written policies and procedures, etc.)

Ability to write (i.e. manual charting, written communication, etc.)

Must be able to observe patient behaviors and write notes in medical charts

Must be able to physically assist or restrain patients in compliance with the restraint policy

Ability to sit for long periods of time, up to 8 hours

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Ability to reach above and below the waist, turn, twist and manipulate small tools (copier, computer, telephone, calculator, safe, fax machine, etc.)

Ability to move frequently in the completion of job requirements

Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks

Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks under deadlines and with short notice

Education / Experience:

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Board Certification Preferred

Licensed as a Psychiatric/Mental Health APRN or Psychiatric Mental Health Certified Nurse Specialist - Board Certified (PMHCNS-BC)

Prior experience in a hospital based psychiatric practice and outpatient psychiatric practice preferred

Must maintain active status with medical staff

Maintain current professional license

Where applicable, maintain current liability insurance

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