Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Whites Residental • Wabash, IN

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and overseeing medical services for residential youth at Josiah White’s. This role provides comprehensive assessment, care planning, treatment implementation, psychotropic medication prescription management, physical evaluations, and health education while collaborating closely with residential staff, treatment teams, families and external medical providers.

Requirements

• An individual with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have an active Indiana license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Previous experience assessing and prescribing psychotropic medications for youth is required.
• Must be able to complete Model of Care training.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments of clients’ physical and mental health to identify needs, risks, and priorities. Monitor and reassess client conditions as needed.
• Conduct psychological assessments of clients and evaluate the effectiveness of medication (including psychotropics) on a monthly basis in order to continue, change, or discontinue the medication.
• Develop and manage nursing care plans by creating, implementing, and revising individualized, goal-oriented plans of care based on physician orders and client needs.
• Provide clinical treatment and medical intervention by responding effectively to urgent or life-threatening conditions.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and medical providers.
• Regularly evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions as client needs change.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation by maintaining complete medical records from admission through discharge in compliance with physician orders and agency policies.
• Deliver health and medication education to staff and clients.
• Adhere to strict standards with regard to confidentiality, safety, infection control, and legal regulations.
• Maintain professional standards and development by completing required training, maintaining licensure, and documenting continuing education in accordance with organizational requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed