Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Behavioral Health Inpatient

Geisinger•Moosic, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education.

Requirements

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
NP candidates must hold PMHNP certification.
PA candidates must demonstrate equivalent psychiatric experience; CAQ in Psychiatry or CAQ eligibility is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

CAQ in Psychiatry or CAQ eligibility is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner license.
Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.
Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.