What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCH AND MENTAL HEALTH ARNP position at Mary Greeley Medical Center?
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Position Summary
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Provides collaborative practice and care within scope of practice of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as defined by the Iowa Board of Nursing in collaboration with a physician. Provides direct patient care; protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevents illness and injury, alleviates suffering through the diagnosis and treatment, advocates for patients and their families, ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
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Position Responsibilities
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Unit Specific Position Responsibilities-
Provides psychiatric and mental health and services to patients of Mary Greeley Medical Center including caring for children and adolescents (within scope of practice) and adults in collaboration with a physician.
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Completes assessment for admission, history and physical assessment, ongoing medication management, therapeutic support, care management and discharge planning recommendations for adult and geriatric patients on the Behavioral Health Unit.
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Provides consultation on medical units and the emergency department as requested by Medical Center Providers.
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Participates in weeknight and weekend call rotation with other providers for inpatients.
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Provides admission and maintenance review of adult clients in the Crisis Stabilization Transitional Living Program.
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Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
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Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
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Basic Life Support ( BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
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Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
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A Registered Nurse with current unrestricted Iowa License.
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Minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
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Certified by the Iowa Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
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Certification and/or experience as a psychiatric nurse
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Organizational Requirements:
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Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements
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Preferred Qualifications: -
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:-
Proficient in communication skills.
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Ability to pursue and foster a sense of team and partnership across all disciplines.
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Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with diverse population groups.
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Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and able to adapt to change.
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Ability to communicate effectively in a professional and tactful manner with physicians, staff, patients and/or their representatives.
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Ability to read and understand chart documentation.
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Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.
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Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
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Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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