Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Company: Wellpath
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Why WellpathHere at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this
roleOur Mental Health ARNP works under supervision of the Staff
Psychiatrist or Director of Psychiatric Services and in accordance
with established The Company policy and procedure as well as within
the State guidelines. Maintains any documentation required by state
or facility guidelines to demonstrate compliance with supervision
requirements. Provides psychiatric consultation, diagnostic and
treatment services to the identified patient population, including
medication management and crisis intervention services.What you
bring to the tableEducation: Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing in
a course of study from an accredited college or university that
allows for prescriptive privileges upon obtaining appropriate
licensure.Experience: Clinical experience preferred Psychiatric
experience preferredLicenses/Certifications: Must be currently
licensed by the appropriate state licensing board to practice as an
Advanced Practice Nurse. Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner in the state of practice desired. Must maintain CPR
certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid)
required by contract.What you will doProvides required
documentation of services to the Staff Psychiatrist or Health
Services Administrator in order to monitor compliance with facility
contract. Notifies Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health
Director, or Health Services Administrator of requested schedule
changes in scheduled coverage. Assists in arrangement for coverage
of psychiatric services if unavailable for extended period of time.
Maintains and shows proof of current State licensure and provides
duplicate for personnel file. Maintains continuing education
requirements for continued medical practice in the State. Responds
to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines.
Participates in psychiatric on-call schedule if on-call services
are required in The Company contract with facility. Reports to
assigned facility at designated hour to examine referred patients.
Conducts on-site psychiatric medication review clinics and referral
clinics as established by Staff Psychiatrist and Mental Health
Coordinator or Mental Health Director, and completes documentation
on a daily basis. Provides psychiatric coverage for Mental Health
Crisis Admissions/Suicide Watches on a daily basis and records
encounters in the patient's progress notes. Ensures progress note
and treatment plan documentation is in specified format, problem
oriented, corresponds to the therapeutic order and is legible.
Ensures all documentation is dated, timed, legible, problem
oriented and signed. Adheres to the established formulary for
therapeutic regimens before using non-formulary procedure. Makes
pertinent observations and draws logical conclusions, which
validate need for non-formulary drug, which is recorded on
non-formulary form and submitted to the Corporate Medical Director
or Director of Psychiatric Services for approval. Utilize available
in-house resource personnel for treatment of resolution of
identified problems before using off-site referral, if possible.
Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in
urgent or emergency situations. Maintains current certification of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file. Supports standards of
psychiatric care through adherence to existing policies and
procedures for: admission to the infirmary transfer to emergency
room utilization review process for specialty consultant referrals.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual
judgments and actions. Reports any doubts or questions regarding
the lack of appropriate referrals, nursing or medical intervention
necessary for the realization of established patient goals to the
Director of Psychiatric Services for disposition. Uses Standard
Precautions when providing and invasive procedures for diagnostic
or routine studies. Prescribes a planned regimen of total patient
care, which is adequate, problem-oriented and appropriate to the
needs of the patient. Keeps patient information confidential and
respects patient's rights to privacy, in accordance with accepted
confidentiality practices for incarcerated individuals. Provides
input into facility mandatory committees such as Pharmacy and
Therapeutics, Quality Improvement, Patient Care Management, Medical
Audit Committee, State Psychiatric Meetings/Conference calls,
Mental Health Treatment Team, as requested by Staff Psychiatrist,
Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health Director, Health Services
Administrator or designee. Abides by the security regulations of
the institution. Must be able to obtain and maintain security
clearance. Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to
a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately
follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations. Must
be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of
instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details. Must be
able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis. Post
orders, if applicable, per site contract. Perform other duties as
assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
EmployerOur investment in you Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
plan options Time off & leave benefits 401K Tuition Reimbursement
Parental benefits Perks and discounts And more available here
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