Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

OVP Health Care•Huntington, WV

10h•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, complies with clinical and regulatory requirements, and contributes to the effective operation of the practice. The practitioner is expected to manage a daily caseload of at least 20 patients, maintain timely appointments and documentation, respond to patient-flow needs and emergencies, and complete coding and charging for services. The position includes a broad range of outpatient services, with examples including minor procedures, suturing, orthopedic and musculoskeletal care, general internal and family medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, eye concerns, EKG interpretation, emergency management, and gynecology. The practitioner may work at other OVP Health Care office locations, including Proctorville, Gallipolis, Ashland, and Wheelersburg. The role operates in an outpatient facility and involves regular exposure to body fluids in a controlled environment. Early arrival or late departure may occasionally be required.

Requirements

Hold a medical license in the state where practicing.
Maintain a Basic Life Support (CPR) card.
Maintain board certification.
Maintain DEA certification, if applicable.
Maintain a 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.
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers and health team members.
Communicate through appropriate channels.
Demonstrate the ability to calculate drug dosages.
Demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Document continuing education in accordance with licensure, certification, and clinic requirements.
Be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Be able to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and no elevator or mechanical transportation.
Operate a computer and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support (ALS) card is optional but preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card 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, adhere to ethical standards, recognize limitations, seek consultation when advisable, and keep current with technologies and industry standards.
Meet clinical obligations, including compliance with accrediting requirements, CLIA, prescription rules, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, and safety regulations.
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.
See patients efficiently and on time, adjusting to patient flow and exceptional circumstances as needed.
Document appropriate coding and charges for services rendered.
Complete patient chart documentation routinely on the same day as the visit.
Perform, or be willing to learn, the listed clinical services, including minor surgery, suturing, fine needle aspirations, casting and splinting, orthopedic evaluations and management, x-ray review, basic musculoskeletal rehabilitation, general internal and family medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, general eye care, EKG interpretation, emergency management, and general gynecology.
Communicate administrative issues directly and privately with those concerned, and demonstrate support and respect for administration.
Manage time effectively for assigned tasks and patient care, routinely seeing patients within allotted appointment times and maintaining the schedule amid daily patient-flow issues.
Maintain productivity sufficient to see a minimum caseload of 20 patients per day, work patients into schedules as needed, and respond to unforeseen circumstances including emergencies.
Follow administrative priorities and adapt flexibly to change, while proposing possible solutions to issues and concerns.
Comply with HIPAA rules and regulations.
Help create a constructive professional atmosphere and positive staff morale and relations.
Serve as an administrative resource and attend periodic meetings at administration’s request.
Model punctuality, professional demeanor, communication, customer service, and appropriate workload for staff.
Learn new technologies and provide leadership and staff training as new technologies are implemented.
Perform other duties as assigned.