Advanced Practice Provider; Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Medical Services in 175 College St, Battle Creek, MI , United States Full Time

The Advanced Practice Provider collaborates with the medical staff to deliver comprehensive medication assessments and treatments to individuals accessing services through the outpatient medication management clinic and the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This role involves conducting face‑to‑face medication reviews with customers receiving ongoing mental health treatment through Summit Pointe’s service continuums.

• Conduct nursing evaluations and assessments according to service authorizations, within specified agency guidelines, and at designated locations.
• Evaluate, administer, and monitor medications as ordered by the physician.
• Assist the physician with medication reviews.
• May assist with calling in prescriptions to designated pharmacies written by Summit Pointe physicians.
• Assist physicians in the completion of initial psychiatric evaluations – with the physician conducting the psychiatric portion of the evaluation and prescribing medications accordingly.
• Assist physicians by completing abnormal involuntary movement scales and other assessments, providing side effect education and completion of medication consents.
• Review and sign off on health history screens; issues of concern shall be brought to the physician’s attention.
• Assist the pharmacist in maintaining and monitoring medication samples contained in the medication room.
• Utilize software used by the organization for monitoring medication usage and trends as well as the electronic medical record.
• Participate in programs of quality assurance or utilization review including, but not limited to, ensuring compliance with National Patient Safety Standards as outlined by the organization’s accreditation resource.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with all documentation completed within organization guidelines, maintaining record compliance within agency requirements and standards using electronic/hard copy record formats.
• Ensure compliance and participation with competency improvement activities including, but not limited to, credentialing, continuing medical education (per licensure), and professional improvement practices.
• Exercise sound, competent independent professional judgment regarding care and treatment of customers.
• Participate in corporate quality improvement and problem‑solving activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy within MDHHS, state and federal guidelines.
• Utilize knowledge of CARF, CMS, MDHHS and Managed Care standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Licensure within the State of Michigan as a Licensed Registered Nurse with Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, and must obtain and maintain Controlled Substance Registration (DEA).
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

• Good organizational, verbal/written communication, computer, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑directed and resourceful.
• Two years of experience within a medical setting, behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Specialized training, skills, and abilities: lived experiences with behavioral health issues are desired.
• One year of computer experience – Word, Excel, and electronic medical record preferred.

A trauma‑informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers. The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life domains. Participation is mandatory for activities required for Summit Pointe to become a “Trauma Informed System of Care.”

• Professional office environment that generates noise from computer equipment/peripherals.
• Possible exposure to health risks (violence and infectious diseases).
• Sometimes lifts, carries, or moves objects up to 25 lbs.
• May be required to work variable hours/shifts.

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