POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for providing services similar to those of a physician - examine patients, take medical histories, maintain patient records, identify health risk factors, prescribe medications, make referrals and otherwise treat health conditions. Depending on the setting, an ARNP provides psychotherapy and medication evaluation and management to a range of patients having mental illness, and substance abuse disorders under the supervision of consulting psychiatrist(s). An ARNP provides evaluation, treatment planning and discharge planning services for consumers in substance abuse treatment centers or psychiatric facilities.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Promote the mission, values and vision of organization.
•Provide excellent customer service for patients and patients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance HIPAA requirements.
•Orders, interprets, and signs all diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
•Provide education on disease prevention, health promotion and management of current conditions.
•Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
•Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role.
•Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
•Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
•Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
•Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
•Conducts therapy, medication assessments, and crisis response to new and existing patients. Develops individual service plans based upon assessment data, and provides therapeutic interventions as necessary including the provision of on-going medication management services.
•Provides consultation and health education to staff, caregivers and patients as it is relative to the treatment and medication needs of agency consumers.
•Maintains documentation of services including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, quarterly treatment plan reviews, and other required information in compliance with agency and third party compliance standards.
•Receives medical supervision from psychiatric consultants consistent with applicable Protocol for Provision of Family Nurse Practitioner Services.
•Administer medication orally, subcutaneously, and through an IV.
•Reads and responds to all forms of communication pertaining to client care needs.
•Reviews medication during initial and follow up visits, ensuring education is completed.
•Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
•Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing with a focus on psychiatric nursing, preferred.
•Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure; Current Nurse Practitioner certification in specialty area; preferred.
•Current CNOR/CRNFA (if applicable) certification
•Valid RN license – Florida.
•Waiver to prescribe Buprenorphine, preferred.
•Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience with chemical dependency, addiction, psychiatric detox, medical/surgical nursing and/or dual diagnosis substance programs OR two (2) years' experience in the Nurse Practitioner role.
•Extensive knowledge of: the etiology of serious mental illness, developmental, and substance abuse disorders and their treatment by a variety of appropriate therapeutic interventions including psychopharmacology; nursing practice and medical evaluation, physical diseases and their treatment; community resources and networking techniques; and of psychiatric and medical emergency stabilization.
•Strong understanding of local, state and federal laws and guidelines.
•Working knowledge of Joint Commission and AHCA standards; preferred.
•Relevant computer software and hardware applications proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records, Billing Systems and/or other scheduling applications; KIPU preferred.
•Able to respond calmly during an emergency.
•Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); PALS provider card as required by department and facility
SKILLS:
•Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flow and procedures.
•Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
•Manages difficult or emotional patient situations; responds promptly to patient needs; solicits patient feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
•Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
•Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
•Able to respond calmly during an emergency.
•Energy and flexibility necessary to meet the changing needs of patients, staff and business needs.
•Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of pain.
•Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
•Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
•Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information; high level of confidentiality.
•Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
•The ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.
