Advanced Nurse Practitioner

General Description

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner position responsibilities include working alongside nursing staff and psychiatry staff with the ability to perform either position tasks

Tasks & Responsibilities

A. Essential Duties

• Performing initial psychiatric evaluations within a 60-minute period
• Performing medication management follow ups within 20 minutes
• Completing documentation within 48 hours
• Completing refer out forms within 24 hours after seeing a patient that needs a higher level of care
• Completing all record requests within 30 days of receipt
• Logging into initial psychiatric evaluations 10 minutes of scheduled appointment. In case of emergency notify the front desk.
• Logging into medication management appointments within 5 minutes of the scheduled time. In case of emergency contact the front desk.
• When prescribing controlled substances, NJ PMP will be checked no less than every 90 days.
• Attend a Clinical Team Meeting one time per week for 1 hour
• Performing on-site and virtual initial psychiatric evaluations
• Prescribing medications during follow up medication management appointments virtual and onsite
• Providing refills for clients within 2(3) business days of the request
• Periodically covering medication refill requests for absent providers to ensure continuity of care to Harmony Bay patients. Contacting the patient may be required in certain circumstances
• Responding to urgent messages from Medical Assistant staff on same business day. Responding within two business days to non- urgent messages.
• Case conferencing with Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director, Collaborating Physician, Director of Nursing (Medical Operations), Clinical Director, therapists, nursing and psychiatric staff
• Referring patients when necessary to the appropriate levels of care
• Attending scheduled supervisions
• Timely completing of written records for each patient, including but not limited to: intake assessments, progress notes, treatment notes, termination notes, contract notes as well as all forms and documents which may be needed or required by the Company or third parties in conjunction with treatment of the patient in a timely manner.
• Keeping patient files accurate and up to date

B. Additional Duties

• Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
• As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.

C. Interpersonal Relations

• Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
• Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers.
• Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
• Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy).

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Dependability
• Ethics
• Interpersonal Skills
• Job Knowledge
• Conflict Management
• Organization Skills
• Productivity
• Self Development
• Teamwork

Performance Standards & Measurement

• Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business.

Equipment, Tools & Machines

• Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax.
• Use of company network and email domain.

Working Conditions

• Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment.
• May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with other is constant and can be interruptive.
• Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow.
• Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs.
• Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency.
• If you must leave your employment with our company, we request employee’s to give us at least 90 days resignation notice in writing.

Demands

• Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
• Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
• Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
• Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 50lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s in Nursing and Post Master’s Program in Advanced Practice Role
• Current and unrestricted license

Experience

• 1 year experience as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Current CPR Certification
• PMHNP
• Narcan Certified
• Current active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification in specialty area
• Current active DEA
• Current active CDS if the State you are employed in requires it