Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Psychiatry - Behavioral Health

Premier Outpatient Behavioral Health

FT/ 80 hours per pay

Summary
The Premier Physician Network offers a variety of Nurse Practitioner positions with varying degrees of responsibility. Our Nurse Practitioners, in conjunction with the center's Physician/s and clinical staff, are responsible for exemplary patient primary health care and continuity of medical services under the direction of the supervising physician/s. Responsibilities will vary with each position, and also according to specialty; must be accessible to their physicians, staff and supervisors.

Nature and Scope
Knowledge of the professional medical practice to give and evaluate patient care. Skilled in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care. Competent in taking medical history, assessing medical condition and interpreting findings. Ability to maintain quality assurance and quality control standards. Capable of reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Excellent communication skill with both patients and colleagues are essential.

Qualifications
1. Applicant must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited NP program.
2. Applicant must be a certified NP (ACNP). Current State of Ohio licensure is required and should be maintained at all times.
3. Certificate to Prescribe must be current and maintained at all times.
4. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience as a Registered Nurse; 1 year experience as a ACNP preferred.
5. A thorough understanding of HIPAA law is required and professional discretion must be demonstrated at all times.
6. Applicant must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent communication skills with both patients and colleagues are essential.
7. Computer literacy is required and must include Excel, Word and Outlook, and Electronic Medical Records experience is an advantage, preferably EPIC.

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