Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

OVP Health Care • Huntington, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care and administrative support as designated by the Operations Manager or designee, in accordance with state regulations and scope of practice. The VP of Operations provides overall direction for patient-care activities. The role delivers quality medical services, supports and educates clinical staff, follows applicable clinical standards and regulations, and completes operational and documentation responsibilities. The position also serves as a resource and role model for staff and administration, helps maintain a constructive professional atmosphere, and adapts to changing patient and operational needs. The role is based in an outpatient facility and may include work at other OVP Health Care office locations, including Proctorville, Gallipolis, Ashland, and Wheelersburg.

Requirements

• Current medical license in the state of practice.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Maintain board certification.
• Maintain DEA certification if applicable.
• Maintain Data 2000 Waiver (30 patients in the first year; 100 patients thereafter).
• Maintain licensure and certification to practice medicine in accordance with state guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers and health team members.
• Communicate through appropriate channels.
• Ability to calculate drug dosages.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Document continuing education as required by licensure, certification, and clinic protocols.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and no elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Ability to operate a computer and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification is optional but preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is optional but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services and perform the functions necessary to deliver quality patient care.
• Serve as an educational preceptor for clinical staff by answering questions, planning and teaching in-services, following protocols and clinical standards, and helping expand staff competencies.
• Practice with sound medical judgment, observe ethical considerations, recognize limitations, seek consultation when advisable, and keep current with technologies and industry standards.
• Meet clinical obligations related to accreditation, CLIA, prescribing, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, and safety requirements.
• Follow internal policies and procedures and complete operational tasks and clinical documentation according to departmental guidelines.
• Advise administration of issues that may affect the practice and address administrative concerns directly and privately with those involved.
• See patients efficiently and remain reasonably on schedule, adjusting to patient flow and unforeseen circumstances, including emergency care.
• Code and charge appropriately for services rendered and routinely complete patient chart documentation on the day of the visit.
• Perform, or be willing to learn, a range of clinical services, including minor procedures, suturing, fine needle aspiration, casting and splinting, orthopedic evaluation and management, x-ray review, basic musculoskeletal rehabilitation, family and internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, eye care, EKG interpretation, emergency management, and general gynecology.
• Manage time to complete assigned and OVP-related activities and see patients within allotted appointment times.
• Maintain productivity sufficient to see at least 20 patients per day and work patients into schedules as caseload demands.
• Follow administrative priorities and adapt to change, offering potential solutions to problems and concerns.
• Comply with HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Support a constructive professional atmosphere and positive staff morale through respectful communication and conduct.
• Meet with administration as requested and serve as a resource for a wide range of administrative needs.
• Model punctuality, professional demeanor, communication, customer service, and workload practices for staff.
• Learn new technologies and provide leadership and training to staff as technologies are implemented.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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