APRN - MAT

This is a professional medical position in which the APRN will provide services (evaluation, examination, treatment, etc.) to clients in an emergency or crisis stabilization unit/detox facility, and/or outpatient location. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures, but involves initiative and independent judgment in emergency situations.

• Career growth and advancement potential
• Great benefits such as:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Personal Leave and Paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution)

• Provide direct services to SMA clients in the form of medical evaluations,consultations, history and physicals, treatment planning, medication administration/adjustments, mental status assessments, supportive therapy and crisis intervention.
• Performs medical management of medical conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor effects of medications on clients.
• Educate clientsas to the nature of their illness and the importance of proper medication use.
• Evaluates clients who are decompensating and initiates emergency medical treatment through the Baker Act or refers to SMA's Emergency Services as appropriate.
• Document all relevant information regarding the client in the electronic medical record (EMR) including, but not limited to, evaluations, prescriptions,mental status assessment, treatment plans, etc., in accordance with standard procedures for documentation established by CARF, Medicaid, DCF and SMA'sQuality Improvement Department.
• Participates as part of a treatment team with nurses, other physicians, case managers, receptionists, therapists, etc.
• Participates instaff meetings as required by program guidelines.
• Reports any serious deficiencies or medication errors immediately to supervisor, and documents such on the appropriate Occurrence Report form.
• Attend meetings, committees, and in-service training as instructed by supervisor.
• Provides shadowing and learning opportunities for nursing/medical students.
• Follows all by-laws and regulations of SMA and affiliated hospitals and provides medical services as directed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum APRN with a Florida License. Psychiatric ANCC Certification required.

Current BLS Certification or CPR Certification as required by program. Additional experience, education, and/or certification may be required depending on program.

• Considerable knowledge of common chronic medical conditions, procedures, and medications related to the treatment of targeted population.
• Knowledge of pharmacology,physical assessments, and neurological evaluations.
• Knowledge of treatment interventions/techniques and common clinical conditions for children andadults.
• Knowledge of common side effectsof medications used to treat conditions demonstrated by children and adults.
• Skills to monitor client condition and assess behavior specific to the age and disability of theclient.
• Ability to follow procedures for documentation in client's permanent medical record.
• Ability to maintain composure inan emergency/stressful situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop professional relationships with clients, staffand other allied health professionals.

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobile insurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/or use a personal vehicle for SMA business. Complete State of Florida mandatory background screening prior to start of employment. CompleteSMA required training during the first six (6) months of employment and updated if required. Current BLSCertification or CPR Certification as required by program.

Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an 8-12 hour day. Able to lift minimum 10 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate,intervene, treat, and record client health care needs. Fine motor skills for legible and accurate charting,…