Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Part Time)

Wedgwood Christian Services

Wedgwood Christian Services

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted 6+ months ago

Promotes and maintains health by providing psychiatric medical services collaborating with a participating psychiatrist/physician.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts an initial evaluation and ongoing medication monitoring.
  • Documents patient care services in the electronic medical record system.
  • Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections as directed by psychiatrist.
  • Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
  • Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Fill out paperwork for insurance purposes.
  • Is a part of service development
  • Documents distribution of medication samples given to patients.
  • Work cooperatively with the Community Services team to assure that services are being delivered with excellence.
  • Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
  • Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Health Promotion and Maintenance, Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Communication Skills, Medical Teamwork, Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Certified through ANCC as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
  • Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan License as a Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse that is in good standing.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan DEA License that is in good standing.
  • Enters a collaborative agreement with Wedgwood identified physician(s).
  • Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goals, purposes, and objectives of the agency.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday-Friday, variable 8a-7p