ARNP
- Employer
- LifeStream Behavioral Center
- Location
- Leesburg, Florida
- Salary
- Open
- Posted
- Oct 24, 2016
- Closes
- Dec 23, 2016
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Category
- Healthcare, Nursing
- Hours
- Full Time
JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the ARNP or PA in conjunction with the physician and clinic supervisor is responsible for monitoring individual treatment and staff delivery of clinical services for integrated primary care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Consumer Focus - The ARNP/PA, under supervision of the physician, provides psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment
- Conducts physical assessments including psychiatric and medical history, course of illness, response to treatment
- Participate with the treatment team in the comprehensive assessment of psychiatric and medical history (e.g., onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and diagnosis; social development and functioning; activities of daily living (e.g., self-care, living situation, nutrition, money management); and family structure and relationships
- Collaborate with the Care Manager and LPNs in assessment of individual’s physical health making appropriate referrals to specialty care physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinating medical treatments with psychiatric treatment.
- Prescribe medications and conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects and educate individuals regarding medications.
- With other team members, provide support, education, and counseling to family members of individuals to help them become knowledgeable about mental and physical illness, collaborate in the treatment process
- Participate in the development of the comprehensive treatment plan for each patient at treatment planning meetings
- Determines the most appropriate level of care required and accurately assesses client’s needs and prioritizes care.
- Provides tentative diagnosis for acute and chronic healthcare disorders
- Keeps supervisor advised of any problems, concerns or dissatisfactions related to the delivery of services.
Program Focus
- Actively collaborates with other LifeStream service programs in implementation of the diversionary efforts to reduce admission to crisis stabilization units and local emergency departments.
- Assists with clinical supervision, education and training of the team
- Development, maintenance, and supervision of medication and psychiatric and medical treatment policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SKILLS: Must have a clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders and be knowledgeable about the SBIRT model. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and is able to document in a electronic medical record system.
- Knowledge of internal medical care and clinical skills in psychiatric nursing are fundamental
- Comprehensive or holistic approach to client care and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team is vital to satisfactory job performance
- Functional knowledge of the Baker and Marchman Acts
- Excellent crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills are key to this position.
- Demonstrates skills that ensure safe and effective client care
- Legible handwriting and documentation skills.
- Demonstrates a cooperative attitude to problem solving and conflict resolution with all levels of staff and in all interactions with families and outside professionals
CORE COMPETENCIES:
1) Age Specific: Assessment, Interpretation, Intervention, Knowledge, Developmental Stages, Enhances Family Involvement
2) Basic Job Readiness: Courtesy, Flexibility, Reliability, Responsiveness
3) Personal Effectiveness: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management, and Thinking Skills.
4) Organizational/Management: Compliance, CQI, Commitment, Leadership, Management of Information, Organizational Participation, Safety
5) Performance Specific: Assessment, Crisis Management, Customer Focus, Cultural Competence, Empowerment/Advocacy, Medication Issues, Psychosocial Interventions, and Treatment/Service Planning
JUDGMENT: Good, sound judgment is integral to the security, confidential and satisfactory job performance.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Licensed to practice as an ARNP or PA in the State of Florida with a specialty or certification in psychiatric nursing.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience serving those with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Personal Qualities: It is mandatory that this employee be empathetic, respectful, and treats clients with dignity. Initiative, accuracy and dependability are important. Must be assertive and have a tenacious work ethic. Must be honest, dependable, well organized, detail orientated, and self-directed.
Special Factors: Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision and cooperatively with a variety of disciplines. Demonstrates leadership and is able to encourage and influence others in a positive, proactive manner. must be flexible, patient and remain calm in crisis situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Staff Development: Completes all administrative and competency requirements according to Individual Training Plan.