Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Summary
Title: | Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant |
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ID: | 1493 |
Department: | Behavioral Health |
Description
The mission of Heritage Health is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change and extends life for our patients and our community. We are a growing patient-centered practice who is looking for a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Coeur d' Alene.
The NP or PA provides diagnosis, treatment, and management in a behavioral health clinical setting to a specified population. Provides consultation for in-house patients for Heritage Health providers and, if needed, assumes responsibility for psychiatric care. Counsels and educates patients regarding treatment and refers to ancillary and support services.
Minimum eligibility and qualifications:
Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the State of Idaho or qualified to receive certification as a FNP or (PMHNP) in the State of Idaho or, a medical license from the State of Idaho to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant under a Physician’s supervision plus a medical certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Inc. (NCCPA) is required. The medical license must be free of restriction and no litigation or disciplinary actions may be pending against the incumbent. The incumbent must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, DEA and State of Idaho Controlled Substance Registration numbers. Bachelors degree required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Please apply online at: www.myheritagehealth.org/careers
Heritage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The NP or PA provides diagnosis, treatment, and management in a behavioral health clinical setting to a specified population. Provides consultation for in-house patients for Heritage Health providers and, if needed, assumes responsibility for psychiatric care. Counsels and educates patients regarding treatment and refers to ancillary and support services.
Minimum eligibility and qualifications:
Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the State of Idaho or qualified to receive certification as a FNP or (PMHNP) in the State of Idaho or, a medical license from the State of Idaho to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant under a Physician’s supervision plus a medical certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Inc. (NCCPA) is required. The medical license must be free of restriction and no litigation or disciplinary actions may be pending against the incumbent. The incumbent must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, DEA and State of Idaho Controlled Substance Registration numbers. Bachelors degree required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide psychiatric care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain, and improve mental health status in accordance with practice policies and scope of practice, including:
- assessment of physical, emotional, and developmental status of the individual and family;
- analysis of health behavior related to personality, life style, 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 health-care providers within the clinic team and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.
- In coordination with other clinic staff, 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.
- Participates in a continuing education program designed by the nurse practitioner and approved by the Medical Director.
- Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training and continuing education.
- Participates in recruitment, interviewing and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
- Performs administrative duties, including: community outreach and education, staffing, attending behavioral health meetings, acting as intermediary between other agencies, and goal setting/monitoring of progress.
- Participates in peer review.
- Maintains standards of care as described in Principles of Practice, protocols, and Scope of Practice as approved by the State of Idaho Board of Nursing and the American Medical Association.
- May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Attends meetings.
- Meets with behavioral health lead to monitor functioning of department.
- Negotiates and collaborates with PSR agencies.
- Monthly staffing with PSR agencies.
- Heritage Health outreach.
- Monthly staffing with counselors; bimonthly meetings with KBH and Region One Mental Health.
- Participates in evaluations of behavioral health staff.
Please apply online at: www.myheritagehealth.org/careers
Heritage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications