POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs the functions of a Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and treating all patients seen in the Behavioral Health Center under the direct and indirect supervision of the psychiatrist.
TASKS:
•Perform History and Physical Exams on patients
•Manage the medical needs of patients
•Assist psychiatrist with completion of Discharge Summaries as assigned
•Manage Performance Improvements, collects data, interpret and reports findings to Behavioral Administration & QA/Risk Management quarterly
•Perform face to face evaluation of patients following incidents of restraint and/or seclusion
•Maintain accurate, detailed progress reports and records
•Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
•Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
•Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
•Promotes customer service (Patients, Families, Visitors, Employees)
•Other duties as assigned
SKILLS:
•Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
•Leadership – Exhibiting a positive attitude/behavior on the job and fostering employee loyalty to the organization.
•Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the
points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
•Time Management: Managing one's own time
•Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people
•Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
•Instructing: Teaching others how to do something
•Teamwork: Employees working collaboratively
EXPERIENCE:
Previous clinic experience is preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Licensure as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma or licensed Physician Assistant.
Prescriptive Authority
Current certification by the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates or other
applicable certification
CAPE
BCLS
Southwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
