Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; Weston

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Weston)
Location: Weston

Job Objective:
Under the general supervision of the director of Medical operations, plans, directs, and evaluates patients in an ambulatory health setting. Examines and treats chronic and acute episodic illness, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses. Performs selected laboratory testing, referrals to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Sees ambulatory patients in the CCWV setting for selected laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to a physician as needed. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures as needed and within the scope of practice.

Review patient records to determine health status

Take a patient history

Perform a physical examination (Pap Test, etc.)Perform development screening examinations on children

Record pertinent patient data

Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition

Prepare patient summaries

Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory studies

Collect specimens for and carry out commonly performed blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures

Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination, and commonly performed laboratory studies

Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; for example, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns, and hemorrhages

Perform clinical procedures such as:o Venipunctureo Electrocardiogramo Care and suturing of minor laceration so Casting and splintingo Control of external hemorrhageo Application of dressings and bandageso Removal of superficial foreign bodieso Cardiopulmonary resuscitationo Audiometry screeningo Visual screening; ando Carry out aseptic and isolation techniques

Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems, limitations, and abilities.

Execute documents at the direction of and for the supervising physician

Reviews medical data forms from outside medical providers and facilities.

Prepare patient discharge summaries if nurse practitioner has been directly involved in patient care Assist in surgical procedures

Schedules follow-up visits in the office as needed.

May assist the physician under direct supervision in a manner by which to learn and become proficient in new procedures.

Serves as a staff in-service resource.

Maintains accurate patient records and submits timely patient visits for billing purposes.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

He/she participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Director of Medical Operations.

Also, perform tasks supportive of the job's essential functions but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.

Patient Satisfaction:

Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.

Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.

Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.

Take responsibility for helping the caller.

Teamwork:

Assist in the orientation/training of new Team Members.

Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members.

Assist other Team Members in the performance of their assignments.

Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.

Consider the impact of your actions on Team Members throughout the Organization.

Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts when possible.

Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.

Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the System.

Problem Solving:

Demonstrate sound…