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Psychiatry APP
Denver Health
| Job Summary Under minimal supervision performs professional psychiatric nurse practitioner care in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric patients according to statutory limitations for advanced practice nurses. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, referral to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative support functions as needed.
Responsibilities Patient CareMonitors and evaluates the psychiatric condition of each patient and in collaboration with the psychiatrist and other disciplines and standards of care, or by applying appropriate protocols, makes decisions regarding treatment changes. Refers patient to specialized services as needed. Determines and assesses the mental health status of patients by reviewing records and obtaining comprehensive behavioral health histories. Gathers history from patient, providers, and family/significant others as needed. Analyzes assessment data in order to formulate a unique plan of care through identified needs. Relates assessment findings to multidisciplinary team as appropriate. Identifies and reports any abnormalities in assessment data. Performs best practicesand maintains HIPAA compliance. Orders and prescribes appropriate medications in accordance with pharmaceutical guidelines and standards and within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations or refers patient to a caregiver in a specialty area. Initiates, performs, or directs other health care professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests.Orders initial and/or routine laboratory tests and follows up on results, orders additional tests or refers patient to appropriate provider. Administrative and DocumentationCompletes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner. Documentation is complete, concise and reflects care given. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records. Participates in the clinical education of healthcare students and new staff. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, and attending in-service meetings and workshops.Collaborates with other health care professionals in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individuals, collaborates with Risk Management to resolve identified and potential problems and ensures proper reporting of events as dictated by policy. Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health. Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Dozen. Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient's care.Has regular and predictable attendance. Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to whom care/service is being provided. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledgeable and compliant with all regulatory standards, including specialty level requirements. Knowledge of major concepts, principles and theories related to substance abuse and psychiatric disease processes. Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective communication to elicit pertinent history from patients and negotiate problem solving. Skill in performing patient assessments, formulating treatment plans for patients. Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of psychiatric medications. Knowledge of individual and group dynamics and treatment methods to assist patient in achieving goals. Skill in preparing written reports, medical records, and other documentation. Ability to be actively involved in multidisciplinary teams relevant to quality improvement. Ability to serve as a consultant to resolve/discuss ethical issues. Ability to use computers and computer systems. Ability to drive to different DH locations may be required in this position. A valid driver's license is required.
Education * Bachelor's Degree (Required) Education required. 1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing or physician assistant program. 2. Masters Degree preferred.
Experience
Credentials * Registered NurseCertificates, Licenses and Registration 1. Basic Life Support for Health Cares Providers certification/CPR. 2. Certification by a national certifying body approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing, Current registration with the Colorado Board of Nursing's Advanced Practice Registry. And Full Prescriptive Authority, if eligible. Advance Practice Nurses must have full Prescriptive Authority. 3. Graduation from an accredited educational program for Physician Assistants and successful completion of certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant. Licensed by the State of Colorado as a Physician Assistant; must register supervising physician upon assignment with the Colorado Board of Medical Examiner's. 4. Specialty in Mental Health. 5. Depending on the needs of the assigned area incumbents in this job title may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas. (examples: DEA, PALS, ACLS).
Location Shift Work Type Pay Range Minimum: 86,138.44 Midpoint: 105,338.00 Maximum: 124,537.50 All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). "Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class."
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