Psychiatric APRN

Company: Ascendant Behavioral Health Clinics
Location: West Jordan
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

At Ascendant Behavioral Health we are committed to providing the highest of quality care. Our Clinicians are professionals who possess the education, certifications and real world experience needed to customize and provide excellent care for each client. We have clinicians that hold a minimum of 5 years post-licensure experience in specialized areas of therapy. With Board Certified Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and over 20 licensed therapists, we can meet the needs of new clients, including those that require medication assistance. Minimum Requirements Master's or Doctoral degrees in psychiatric-mental health nursing Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Credentialing requirement). Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.Other certification as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP).Applicable certification from a recognized certifying organization such as the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Clinical Practice: Perform patient assessment to obtain a complete and accurate record of the patient's clinical information and medical symptoms.Based on assessment, diagnose patient needs and determine a plan of care. Interpret patient care tests and exams to obtain needed information to guide care.Provide for the treatment of the patient (and oversee the treatment provided by others) including appropriate prescriptive practice to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for the patient. Utilize advanced specialty knowledge to ensure that the care provided is appropriate, effective, timely, and cost efficient.Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures as defined by Scope of Practice.Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care. Code and bill accurately per established protocol and procedure. Ensure that records are detailed and complete, and comply with related standards and regulations. Education: Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patient, patient family, and others. Providing appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill. Consultation/Collaboration: Coordinates and collaborates patient care efforts with other care providers.Communicates clinical information timely, accurately, thoroughly, and appropriately to other providers of patient care.May collaborate with other care providers in the effective sharing of practice expertise. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Preferred Requirements PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner-board certified)PMHCNS-BC (Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist)Pediatric Psychiatric NP experience **Telepsyche (medicine) would be considered

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