Advanced Nurse Practitioner

ABHS•Scranton, PA

3d•$120 - $125

About The Position

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner works alongside nursing and psychiatry staff and may perform tasks associated with either position. The role provides on-site and virtual psychiatric evaluations and medication management, including prescribing medications and providing refills. It involves coordinating care with clinical and medical colleagues, referring patients to appropriate levels of care, maintaining timely and accurate patient records, and supporting continuity of care. The position requires compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal laws, participation in team meetings and supervision, and flexibility to help cover departmental needs.

Requirements

Master’s in Nursing and a post-master’s program in an advanced practice role.
Current, active, and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure.
At least 1 year of experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Current Nurse Practitioner certification in the specialty area.
PMHNP certification.
Current CPR certification.
Narcan certification.
Current active DEA registration.
Current active CDS registration if required in the state of employment.
Computer literacy and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Electronic Health Record software.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and spell in English legibly and communicate clearly and effectively.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities, multiple tasks, interruptions, and pressure while maintaining a positive work ethic and congenial attitude.
Ability to function independently and flexibly, demonstrate initiative and sustained energy, and accept constructive criticism in an open, non-defensive manner.
Ability to work with a diverse base of members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and vendors.
Ability to talk and hear in person and by telephone, and to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, including office supplies and materials for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities.

Responsibilities

Perform initial psychiatric evaluations within 60 minutes, both on-site and virtually.
Perform medication-management follow-ups within 20 minutes, both on-site and virtually, and prescribe medications during appointments.
Complete documentation within 48 hours and refer-out forms within 24 hours after seeing a patient who needs a higher level of care.
Complete record requests within 30 days of receipt.
Log into initial psychiatric evaluations 10 minutes before the scheduled appointment and medication-management appointments within 5 minutes of the scheduled time; notify or contact the front desk in case of an emergency.
Check the NJ PMP at least every 90 days when prescribing controlled substances.
Attend a weekly one-hour Clinical Team Meeting and scheduled supervisions.
Provide client refills within 2–3 business days of the request and periodically cover refill requests for absent providers to maintain continuity of care; contacting the patient may be required.
Respond to urgent messages from Medical Assistant staff on the same business day and to non-urgent messages within two business days.
Confer on cases with the Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director, Collaborating Physician, Director of Nursing (Medical Operations), Clinical Director, therapists, nursing staff, and psychiatric staff.
Refer patients to appropriate levels of care when necessary.
Complete timely written records for each patient, including intake assessments, progress notes, treatment notes, termination notes, contract notes, and other required forms and documents.
Keep patient files accurate and up to date.
Assist and cover other staff when necessary to maintain departmental productivity and efficiency; take on additional essential responsibilities as the company grows.
Function effectively as part of a team, communicate with employees at all levels, accept constructive feedback, address problems constructively, and wear business-casual attire.
Comply with essential and incidental duties, company policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Participate in educational training, orientations, and compliance programs as needed to maintain competency.