Category:

Advanced Practice Provider

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director, and the administrative supervision of the Program Manager and Administrative Manager, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the Employee Assistance Program & RECOVERY+ Clinic will work in collaboration with all members of the staff team to offer high-quality and compassionate healthcare to clients and patients served by the programs. Responsible for planning, providing, and directing the delivery of basic primary, psychiatric, and substance use (medication-assisted) treatment care and health education programs for patients of age groups from pediatric to geriatric with basic psychiatric, and substance use-related diagnoses under general supervision using established standards of care and protocols.

The Nurse Practitioner for EAP & RECOVERY+ will serve the equivalent of thirty-six (36) to forty (40) hours per week with possibility of callbacks as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs functions with clients and staff in gender-, spiritually-, economically- and culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, humble, kind, and competent waysFollows HIPAA guidelines and maintains the highest level of confidentiality and privacy at all times when dealing with client information, paying special attention to any additional risks present when using telehealth software and programmingCompletes all appropriate documentation in a timely manner with correct and appropriate tone, grammar, and syntaxCollaborates effectively with clients, outside agency personnel, family members, and internal agency personnel including but not limited to supervisors, therapists, physicians, nurses, case managers, and certified peers to ensure quality and continuity of careParticipates in staffing, education, and/or supervision as scheduled, engages in quality assurance and improvement as needed, and displays evidence of the value of lifelong learning as related to best practices in client careExhibits the interpersonal skills needed to respond swiftly with a service-recovery mindset when listening to, investigating, and addressing client questions, concerns, and complaints with specific attention given to ensuring clients know their concerns are taken seriously while also maintaining the integrity and professionalism of the staff and organization about whom the concerns are relatedParticipates in ensuring that any services offered via telehealth in some capacity are equitable in quality, safety, confidentiality, and appropriateness as if those same services were offered face-to-faceAssesses system resources available for patient care delivery, with special attention given to the nature of patients presenting to a mobile clinic in a rural, underserved areaFacilitates communication between patients, family members, and the broader healthcare team; educates patients and family members regarding diagnoses, therapeutic regimen, and management planServes as a resource to members of the healthcare and mobile Satellite Clinic team, serves as a role model and preceptor for other nurses and nursing students, and participates in the design and revision of protocol as neededProvides documentary evidence of continuing competency and certification in area(s) of specialtyResponds appropriately to codes, including but not limited to medical emergencies, initiates CPR or appropriate action, and notifies authorized personnel in compliance with all agency and system policies and proceduresWorks collaboratively with all members of the EAP and RECOVERY+ clinics to reflect and educate the public on the importance of mental health and substance use treatment, working against stigma around best practice models and populations servedCompletes other activities or responsibilities as needed per supervisor or agency including but not limited to cross-training with and offering support for other departments

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OUTPATIENT PSYCH & MAT CLINIC

Obtains a complete medical, psycho-social, substance use, and family historyPerforms history and physicals which includes mental status examinationOrders and reviews results of pertinent diagnostic tests including lab and x-rayFormulates and implements a plan of care based upon assessment data, standards of practice, established protocol and with physician (psychiatrist and addictionologist) consultation as necessaryUtilizes results of diagnostic tests as appropriate in patient care management.Orders indicated pharmacological therapyAssesses and monitors patient responses to current medications, including side effectsAssesses and monitors patient changes in mental status, including suicidal and/or homicidal ideation, and hallucinatory activityOrders psychological testing as indicatedOrders consultations as appropriateDocuments findings, clinical impressions, plan of care, and patient responsePerforms dictation of psychological evaluations and discharge summariesCollaborates and/or consults with the physician regarding abnormal patient care findingsEvaluates and revises the plan of care based upon patient response and in consultation and/or collaboration with the physician as necessaryOrders pharmacological therapy, referrals, follow-up care and appointments neededProvides progress reports to families as indicatedDiscusses any specialized care needed with the patient and familyMakes referrals as appropriate to physicians, other health care agencies, community agencies, and emergency servicesCollaborates with personnel of other agencies to promote continued quality care for patientsPerforms related responsibilities as required or directed

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of Master of Science in Nursing program with specialty as an advanced practice Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerWill require upon hiring (if not already obtained) required hours of training on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) or Medication for Opiate Use Treatment (MOUD)

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of TennesseeNational certification as an Advance Practice Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist or National Certification as a Psychiatric Family Nurse PractitionerAny additional training or certification as requested by the supervisor or agency

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years psychiatric nursing experience preferredExperience with Medication-Assisted Treatment involving buprenorphine and naltrexone products preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Exhibits capacity to learn and utilize electronic medical records and other online software programs quickly and effectivelyDemonstrates professional written, verbal, and nonverbal communicationDemonstrates ability to set priorities for tasks, to work effectively under minimal supervision, exceptionally organized, described by others as a self-starter, reliable, dependable, and motivatedDemonstrates eagerness and ease in learning and implementing new technologies, strategies, and interventions

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with all clients and family members as well as all levels and facets of agency personnelContributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the EAP, RECOVERY+, Pathways, and West Tennessee Healthcare as a wholeFlexible and innovative, exhibiting the initiative to function with limited supervisionAddresses interpersonal conflict concerning colleagues or supervisors with humility, respect, and frankness, and follows the chain of command when needed to resolve issues effectively and timelyAbility to work well under pressure

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.