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Northpoint Recovery

Lead Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeOmaha, NE, USA$150k - $180k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree with specialty from an accredited program is required.
  • A current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Advanced Practice Provider in the state where services are rendered, with prescriptive privileges, is required at hire and throughout employment; acceptable licenses include Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
  • Two or more years of provider experience are required.
  • A valid Drug Enforcement Administration controlled substance registration certificate is required.
  • A valid National Provider Identification number is required.
  • Current, nationally accredited cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and automated external defibrillator certification is required.
  • Knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems is required.
  • The candidate must maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
  • The candidate must be able to work with a diverse population and have interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating patients.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong personal boundaries and the ability to build rapport with patients.
  • The candidate must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred knowledge and skill.

Responsibilities

  • Provide consultation and medical and administrative direction to subordinate medical and support staff in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings.
  • Provide direct patient care, including diagnostic assessment, preventative and educational services, and medication evaluation and management, in accordance with best practices, industry standards, organizational guidelines, and applicable laws.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team and communicate with staff, leadership, physicians, vendors, and professional colleagues.
  • Support medical and psychiatric providers in the market with questions and escalations.
  • Monitor and approve documentation for providers in the market.
  • Implement protocols and standardized procedures as necessary.
  • Provide advanced provider services consistent with professional ethical guidelines and company policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate and initiate medications and provide short-term management of prescribed medications.
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests for patients before or during prescription management.
  • Consult with physicians and providers regarding ongoing medical care, maintenance, and disease prevention.
  • Provide case management and engage in the education process.
  • Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
  • Document patient care and behavior as required by policies and procedures.
  • Participate in patient treatment planning and implementation under the direction of the Medical Director.
  • Use de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain the safety of patients and others in care.
  • Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans and discharge plans to support excellent patient care.
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and scope of licensure.
  • Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
  • Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, rounds, and other treatment-planning items in a timely manner to support comprehensive, quality patient care.
  • Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times.
  • Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
  • Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Perform other medically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.
  • Directly supervise mid-level providers in Nebraska.
  • Comply with procedures and guidelines governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act when accessing protected health information.

Desired Qualifications

  • One or more years of leadership experience is preferred.
  • One or more years of inpatient residential experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the KIPU electronic medical record system is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational abilities are preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are preferred.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy are preferred.
  • Patient-service orientation for internal and external interactions is preferred.
  • Creative and persistent problem-solving ability is preferred.
  • Ability to handle confidential material reliably is preferred.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information are preferred.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

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