GYN - Franklin, NC (CNM, APP)

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC•Franklin, TN

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides continuous and comprehensive services in an outpatient mental health clinic necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health. This includes the prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders through the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders for the general population. The APP works collaboratively with other on site medical and mental health providers as well as with community Providers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Nurse Practitioner Certification or PA-C certification licensed in the state of NC
Active DEA number
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required.
Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position.
Must be flexible in changing from task to task throughout the workday.
Ability to prioritize workload and multiple tasks within the department and across departments and divisions required.
Must demonstrate appropriate judgment in handling workload decisions; excellent judgment and strong decision-making skills required.
Must demonstrate initiative, problem-solving skills, project management skills, and advanced technical skills.
Must maintain positive internal relationships with faculty, staff and patients.
Must demonstrate appropriate service orientation in all interactions within the organization and with clients, patients, and visitors.
Must be able to work well independently as well as with a team.
Must demonstrate discretion in dealing with medical, fiscal and personnel information as is appropriate to position.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking skills preferred.
At least 3 years Psychiatry experience
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive health services through patient evaluation, differential diagnosis, and plan for intervention.
Maintain a patient-centered approach to meeting patient needs in an expedient manner, involving the family in the plan of care as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.
Document care provided; meeting standards for quarterly chart reviews.
Clinical coordination with schools, courts, psychiatrists, pediatricians, hospital personnel, etc.
Assure quality and safe service for patients and staff by complying with policies, procedures, standards, rules, AAAHC requirements, and legal regulations; participate in utilization reviews.
Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Confer and work with staff on matters regarding proper and efficient operation of the clinical facility and program; take an active role in the development of policies and standards for patient care.
May conduct or participate in research activities; updates professional knowledge on a continuing basis; may be asked to prepare and present professional reports, from time to time.
Perform all job-related responsibilities in a manner consistent with MAHEC’s Compliance policies and Standards of Conduct.
Complete all Compliance training in a timely manner.
Report any concerns or perceived Compliance violations to their supervisor and/or the Compliance Office in a timely manner.