What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Summary Of Role And Responsibilities
The position involves providing psychiatric care by reviewing client conditions, prescribing medications, and consulting with clinical staff to ensure effective treatment. Responsibilities include documenting patient interactions, monitoring client progress, explaining medication effects, and making referrals for additional health concerns. The professional supports a recovery-focused, trauma-informed service environment, promotes the Sanctuary model principles, and participates in peer review activities to ensure quality care. They are expected to schedule clients, adhere to agency policies and regulations, and utilize electronic medical records efficiently. The role requires knowledge of psychiatric practices, medication management, and trauma-informed care, with supervision of other clinical staff as appropriate.
Qualifications And Skills
The position involves providing psychiatric care by reviewing client conditions, prescribing medications, and consulting with clinical staff to ensure effective treatment. Responsibilities include documenting patient interactions, monitoring client progress, explaining medication effects, and making referrals for additional health concerns. The professional supports a recovery-focused, trauma-informed service environment, promotes the Sanctuary model principles, and participates in peer review activities to ensure quality care. They are expected to schedule clients, adhere to agency policies and regulations, and utilize electronic medical records efficiently. The role requires knowledge of psychiatric practices, medication management, and trauma-informed care, with supervision of other clinical staff as appropriate.
Qualifications And Skills
- Licensed Physician in Oklahoma with current DEA or qualified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience.
- Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and knowledge of psychiatric medications and treatments.
- Ability to work collaboratively, promote a recovery-oriented environment, and follow regulatory standards.
- Participation in required trainings including Sanctuary and safety courses.
- Effective communication skills for explaining treatments and coordinating care.