Position Summary
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides direct clinical services for a variety of psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. The age range is based on the scope of practice of the individual. Due to the nature of our behavioral health care model, willingness to work with patients with substance use disorders is preferred as well as experience with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). If there is not past experience with TMS, a willingness to learn is needed.
We are seeking a provider to work 1 day a week on-site.
Pay range is $65.00 to $75.00 per hour.
Schedule is 8:30 am to 5:00 pm CST, with hours that may vary due to census.
Essential Job Functions
Evaluate scheduled patients consistent with prevailing practices and standards. This includes:
• Collection of psychiatric history • Relevant medical history • Social and family history • Mental status exam • Diagnosis • Devising a treatment recommendation
Establish rapport with patient and relevant members of their social system to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations within a shared decision-making model.
To prescribe and implement treatment consistent with diagnosis and relevant standards, including the prescription of medications consistent with the ARNPs scope of practice.
Complete records accurately and in a timely fashion. Generally, this means the same day of the service provided but no later than one week after seen.
Code services consistent with ethical and legal billing standards while supporting billing adequate to support the position financially.
Strive to seek 80% productivity based upon CPT code time elements. Extra time is allotted to complete an initial evaluation per utilization policy for medical services.
Cooperate with other medical services around vacation coverage, both direct and medication refills as necessary.
Collaborate with internal and external clinicians, administrative staff, and management staff to provide the best care to all clients/patients.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Core Competencies
Able to build and establish trust and rapport with patients.
Creates a relationship with patients by providing comfort and emotional support.
Maintain confidentiality while communicating patient results, data, or plans.
Ability to complete patient assessments accurately and thoroughly.
Ensuring accurate diagnosis of clients consistent with current DSM and ICD codes.
Ability to generate knowledge from clinical education and practice to improve patient outcomes.
Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of care on patients health.
Evaluate patient response, then modify treatment plan as necessary.
Willingness to follow through with ethical responsibilities to patients, including occasional engagement off hours to support necessary medication coverage, refills, etc.
Knowledge, Education, Experience
Masters degree in Nursing, Health Care, or other related field.
Possess and maintain an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice.
Proficient understanding of TMS treatment protocols.
Ability to engage patients in therapy or a willingness to learn.
Ability to use electronic medical records.
Physical Demands
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Engage in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions. • Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes. • Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting objects usually by hand, arm, or shoulder. • Hand-eye coordination. • Performing work using both hands. • Seizing, holding, and grasping. • Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another. • The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly. • Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift. • Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.