What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/ Mental Health APRN position at Big Sandy Health Care, Inc.?
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals and families through systematic assessment, utilization of professional skills, health history, physical evaluations, and laboratory and other diagnostic tools.
- Utilizes appropriate or specialized knowledge and skills in the provision of direct patient care and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided.
- Delegates appropriate nursing care functions to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, assistant nursing personnel, and students.
- Participates in staff development programs including orientation, in-service, continuing education for nursing and other agency personnel.
- Works toward development of innovative methods of dealing with work-site problems.
- Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups on the maintenance of health, prevention of disease and disability; participates in professional and community activities on matters related to health.
- Maintains records and reports accordingly to agency standards.
- Prescribes and dispenses nonscheduled drugs as described in a written practice agreement with a BSHC licensed physician.
- Makes appropriate referrals.
- Provides continuity of care for clients receiving service from more than one agency by planning, coordinating and exchanging information.
- Provides nursing expertise and consultation to nursing personnel and others.
- Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.
- Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky.
- Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
- BLS & ACLS certified, PALS certified depending on privileges.
- Ability to set priorities, make judgments, delegate appropriate functions, and assist others in similar decisions.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.