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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Big Sky Medical Center
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$137,805 / year median in Montana
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively with physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary health care team, to provide comprehensive care in a variety of settings (primary, acute, specialty) while demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise. Provides direct individualized patient care and treatment with responsibility for assessing, examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition and developing short and long-term goals and treatment plans. Functions within the defined scope of clinical practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program in specialty Montana Licensure (APRN) with Prescriptive Authority Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse) DEA License if applicable to practice area National board certification as NP in applicable specialty American Heart Association BLS Two years ofRegistered Nurse Experience Preferred:
Additional training or certification in relevant specialtyPreferred:
2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in relevant specialtyEssential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements. Provides quality, efficient and effective evidence based patient care, consultation as requested, advisement and/or initiation of treatment plans while following standard of care within specialty scope of practice. Directs patient care by examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition, performing comprehensive admission history and physical exams, consultative notes, admission and discharge summaries, progress notes, writing orders and prescriptions and performing and or assisting with procedures and providing assistance with operative cases per defined scope of practice for specialty area. Financially responsible for all aspects relating to transcription/coding. Participates in quality/performance initiatives, research activities, education, the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines as indicated while evaluating and implements the standards of care within the area of specialization. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment Schedule Requirements This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs. Physical Requirements Lifting (Repeatedly- 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
Frequency Key:
Continuously (100%- 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66%
- 33% of the time), Occasionally (32%
- 4% of the time), Rarely (3%
- 1% of the time), Never (0%).