Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job at Carle Health, Peoria, IL

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  • Carle Health
  • Peoria, IL

Job Description

Overview:

Carle Health is seeking an Adult Psychiatric NP to join our expanding Behavioral Health team at Trillium Place on Jefferson in Peoria, Illinois.

 

Responsibilities: Provides health care and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary for providing care as an Advanced Practice Nurse to patients in a primary/specialty care setting.
  • Demonstrates ability to function both independently and in collaboration with or under the supervision of a physician or group of physicians according to specialty area
  • Obtains complete histories and performs complete physical exams on new and returning patients and identifies deviations from normal in the physical assessment
  • Evaluates and treats patients with acute and chronic conditions related to the specific specialty area
  • Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan based on the assessment
  • Performs, requests, and /or analyzes diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient and assures follow-up of test results if necessary
  • Collaborates with physicians as appropriate.
  • Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient
  • Completes written or verbal documentation of patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, discharge notes, etc. in the patient's medical record
  • Documents and reports care in accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records
  • Demonstrates ability to assess and anticipate patient needs.
  • Handles phone/electronic messages and pages in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Accurately records telephone conversations in the medical records.
  • Maintains certification by attending the appropriate seminars and conferences.
  • Continues to keep informed of current standards of practice for nurse practitioners.
  • Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
  • Performs in-office patient lab testing and quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and office lab procedures/policies.
Coordinates patient care activities and the flow of patient information by effective communication with other office staff, physicians, patients, families and a variety of health care agencies and appropriate documentation to ensure continuity of patient care.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking in prioritizing patient care.
  • Provides and discusses treatment options with patients and family members
  • Maintains communication with family members
  • Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care
  • Discusses appropriate information regarding patient care with the collaborating or supervising physician
  • May dictate follow-up letters to referring healthcare providers with summaries of treatment, response, and plan according to specialty area as appropriate
  • Effectively communicates and interacts with patients and families from diverse backgrounds
  • Establishes relationships with professional and/or other health-related groups within the organization and community.
  • Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel
  • Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care
  • Uses interpersonal skills to work productively with all levels of hospital personnel
  • Assists with orientation of new staff when appropriate.
  • Conducts appropriate and timely documentation of patients concerns, problems and/or symptoms in medical records.
  • Serves as a preceptor to NP students.
  • Requests written consultation from physicians or other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care
  • Participates in staff development and in-service programs
Provides patient education through application of teaching-learning principles appropriate to the age and needs of the patient population served by the office. To help patients prevent and/or effectively cope with medical problems and to promote a healthy lifestyle.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills of age appropriate care. Assesses information and data indicative of the patient's learning capabilities.
  • Interprets information relative to the age-specific needs of the patients.
  • Promotes effective communication by providing effective learning techniques to patient and family members.
Promotes/Supports Quality Improvement initiatives within the practice setting as well as within the Medical Group and the Medical Center
  • Participates in the planning/implementing actions to address and improve Patient/Employee satisfaction
  • Supports the regulatory process by assisting with the inspection preparation and maintenance of standards of care
  • Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risk assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, mammograms, colonoscopy, etc.)
  • Applies current concepts and evidence-based findings from research and/or studies to practice
  • Initiates change in clinical practice based on current evidence-based concepts and findings
  • Works to improve patient outcomes through various initiatives, committees and work groups
  • Enhances the ability of others to provide health care by acting as a role model
  • Maintains professional licensure
  • Continues professional development through participation in continuing education
  • Supports the Access and Efficiency program through participation in meetings, measures and/or process change initiatives
  • Provides opportunities for staff development
  • Promotes the use of and/or develops patient education programs/materials
  • Participates in Medical Group activities, subcommittees, task teams, work groups as requested
Qualifications: Certifications: Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP); Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner (APN-CNP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Master's Degree: Nursing (Required), Work Experience:

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