AlignMed
$60-$62/hr
Location
Kennebunk, Maine
Job Type
Full-Time
Work Mode
In-Person
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Overview
We are offering a five thousand dollar sign-on bonus!
Sub-Acute, Long-Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work-life balance flexibility (no on call or weekends)!
We are seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) psychiatric provider for a float position between several of our centers located in the Portland area in southern Maine (cities include Kennebunk, Scarborough, Lewiston and Falmouth). This position can be filled by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
The hourly range for this position is $60 - $62 / hour.
AlignMed Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades-long track record of excellence in post-acute and long-term care. At AlignMed, we believe in a better quality of life for all. Our mission is to elevate healthcare outcomes for our patients, providers, and partners. In living out our mission, we embrace the following pillars in our day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) reports directly to the Area Clinical Practice Manager and/or the Director of Clinical Practice. The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) collaborates on-site with the Center Leadership Team for center-specific goals and priorities. The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) collaborates with the Medical Director and/or Attending Physician for patient-specific medical care.
The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) provides mental health primary and urgent care services to nursing center residents in collaboration with the other medical providers in the center. The AdvancedPractice Provider (NP/PA) works collaboratively with Center Leadership to achieve the facility operator mission of improving patient care through the delivery of high quality health care and everyday compassion.
AlignMed is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
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The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive mental health care to patients. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues.
● Assessment of health status
● Diagnosis of patients
● Interpreting labs and diagnostics
● Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments to determine the mental health needs of patients as well as ongoing medication management follow-up appointments
● Performing and giving psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions
● Development and implementation of the treatment plan in accordance and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care planning process
● Prescribe and manage appropriate medications for mental health conditions ● Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
● Completion of all necessary documentation regarding the health care of
customers in accordance with established policies and procedures and relevant State and Federal regulatory requirements
● Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies
● Follows evidence-based practice guidelines
● Consulting with a physician for areas outside the scope of practice
● Work with AlignMed leadership team, individual center, and area market leadership to improve quality measures related to psychiatric care.
1. Demonstrates continued professional competence
i. maintenance of current knowledge by attending continuing education programs
ii. maintenance of certification in compliance with current state law
iii. applying standardized care guidelines in clinical practice
3. Supports the development of nursing staff, in collaboration with the Center Nursing Executive.
Programs
1. Partners with Center Executive Director and Staff Development Coordinator/ Nurse Practice Educator to identify and meet clinical education priorities
a. Serves as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides targeted clinical education when needed
2. Participates in center-based quality initiatives
a. Actively participates in clinical initiatives including avoiding hospital transfer, and other quality improvement initiatives related to the mental health needs of the residents
3. Demonstrates quality care and service
a. Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
4. Must be able to adhere to Coding and Billing Compliance Program, including timely submission of billable charges
5. Comply with the AlignMed Time Off and On Call policies
6. Performs other duties as requested
● Complies with and promotes adherence to applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA
Qualifications
● The Mental Health Advanced Practice Provider must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing program, licensed as a registered nurse, certified as a Nurse Practitioner by being a nursing graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing, will have a concentration and specialty track of Adult/Geriatrics and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
● Will hold active certification as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
● Other concentrations/specialty tracks will be considered based on experience and business needs.
Benefits
Perks
Benefits
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service
Posted Salary Range
USD $60.00 - USD $62.00 /Hr.
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