Nurse Practitioner PRN
Company: Community Medical Services Holdings, LLC
Location: Mesa
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARYThe Nurse Practitioner provides treatment for
patients with substance use disorder along the lifespan in an
outpatient setting. Treatment includes assessing, planning,
implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the patient care among a
multi-disciplinary team.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITESConsulting with
patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.Working
in a collaborative manner with the Medical Director.Discriminating
between normal and abnormal findings on the history, diagnostic
tests; initiates referral andconsultation when
appropriate.Regulating, administering, and adjusting medications
and evaluates client's response to medication regimenand adjusts as
appropriate.Providing consultation and education to members,
families, staff and community on medication actions, sideeffects,
and proper health and nutrition habits.Prescribing or administering
medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or
preventillness, disease, or injury.Explaining procedures and
discussing test results or prescribed treatments with
patients.Monitoring patients' conditions and progress, and
re-evaluating treatments, as necessary.Providing health and
wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity,
hygiene, and diseaseprevention.Maintaining detailed notes of
appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and
treatmentsprescribed, and test in the required EMRAdheres to all
regulations and CMS and P&P and best practicesReviews PDMP and
documents findings in medical case notes at every visitAdheres to
all regulations and CMS P&P and best practicesReferring
patients to another medical specialist, whenever
necessary.Preparing official health documents or records, when
necessary.Completing all clinical documentation on the same day as
the encounter. Documentation must be complete,appropriate, and
using the required visit templates, and entered into the Electronic
Health Record (EHR).Making referrals to appropriate primary health
care physician for management of acute and long-term
healthproblems.Practicing within the standard of care, as
determined by the Chief Medical Officer, at all times.Is familiar
with and adheres to CMS Policies and Procedures.Reviewing the
Prescription Drug Registry of each patient at the time of their
visit and at other occasions whenclinically appropriate.Appropriate
professional appearance and behavior towards patients and
staff.Adhering to professional ethics and boundaries in dealing
with patients and staff.Maintaining a schedule of patient
appointments with efficient use of time.Being present in the clinic
on time during all assigned hours.QUALIFICATIONS:Education,
Certification and Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree in
nursing and a nurse practitioner master's degree with focus on
psychiatric nursingpreferred not requiredThree to five years'
clinical experience preferredMust have fluency in documenting into
an electronic medical recordMust have active CPR and First Aid
certificationsExcellent communication skillsPossess a valid
fingerprint clearance card and have a recent tuberculosis test on
fileSuperior analytical and problem-solving abilities requiredTools
and Equipment RequirementsThe ability to use a phone, computer,
printer, and copier is required.Frequent use of Microsoft office
products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.The ability to use the internet and various web browser
software is required.Physical Working Conditions and Office Setting
DescriptionRequires sitting and standing associated with a normal
office environment.Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer
keyboard.Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending,
stooping, or stretching.Some lifting may be required.Frequent and
prolonged typing and frequent and prolonged operation of computer,
keyboard, and telephonesrequired.Requires occasional use of fax
machines, telephones, copiers, and other office equipment.Employee
must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds andoccasionally lift and or move up to
50 pounds.Other ConditionsPlease note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice.NURSE002653
Keywords: Community Medical Services Holdings, LLC, Mesa , Nurse Practitioner PRN, Healthcare , Mesa, Arizona
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