Advanced Practice Provider

Damar Services, Inc. • Richmond, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Damar has a great opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, in an integrated care setting that offers complete patient care, and the opportunity to collaborate with psychiatrists, clinicians, physicians, nursing staff, and community health workers. The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for delivering high-quality healthcare to Damar Health Services' patients both at the health clinic and on the residential campus. This provider is comfortable assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages and abilities. The Advanced Practice Provider is also skilled at managing a wide-variety of medications and is comfortable with collaborating with both internal and external providers. The APP will see patients at Damar Health Services Clinic, located at 2000 Wernle Rd. in Richmond, IN.

Requirements

• Requires MSN as a Nurse Practitioner or MPA and NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant in the state of Indiana.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Indiana required.
• Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment.
• CPR certification required.
• DEA registration for schedules II-V required.
• Trauma informed care and de-escalation training.
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a variety of ages preferred.
• Experience in serving individuals with developmental disabilities, and knowledge of current trends and research in the use of psychotropic medications with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing primary care, medication management, and consultation services to both Damar residential and Damar Health Services patients.
• Ensures health-related procedures and related policies are followed accurately throughout all program lines within Damar Services, Inc.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides/receives clinical and medical information from Damar and Damar contracted physicians.
• Maintains on-call availability as needed.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals of all ages at both Damar Health Services and on Damar’s residential campus.
• Uses a full range of therapeutic skills including the prescription of psychotropic medications to treat individuals, including those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Provides primary care, medication management, and consultation services to both Damar residential and Damar Health Services patients.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Conducts training to health services staff as needed.
• Establishes and maintains clinic hours to best meet the needs of Damar’s residential and Damar Health Services patients.
• Shows initiative by identifying process improvement opportunities in order to provide the most relevant, compassionate, and up-to-date care to all Damar patients.
• Collaborates with both internal and external medical providers in an effort to ensure patient continuity of care.
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
• Will adhere to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Contributes to policy development, quality improvement, and practice evaluation.
• Ensures clinical outcomes are met.
• Oversees patient health records and ensures recordkeeping in compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
• Adheres to all Damar policies and procedures.
• Maintains adequate and timely documentation of patient health records.
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures all activities, services, and programs through Damar are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to and shows respect for the cultural and ethnic diversity for all Damar patients.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
• Pay for additional school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level