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Work Status Details: Part Time 60.00 Hours Every Two WeeksExempt from Overtime: ExemptShift Details: 3 Days/Week 1 Weekend/MonthDepartment: Behavioral Health Unit/Psychiatry Clinic FRPS Reports To: COOChief Operating OfficerThe mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care. As a providerled multispecialty healthcare team Faith Regional Physician Services is committed to delivering highquality comprehensive services to the people of Northeast Nebraska.Job Summary: The FRPS Psychiatric AdvancedCare Provider (ACP) will work collaboratively with attending psychiatrist to provide full range inpatient and consultation psychiatric services. ACP will be responsible for the comprehensive clinical evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of patients with psychiatric needs. Duties include completion of initial intake assessments consultations daily rounding medication management collaborating with other providers and related activities associated with the care of patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups: Neonate (birth 28 days) Infant 29 days less than 1 year) Pediatric/Child 1 year 12 years) Adolescent 12 years 18 years) Adult 19 years 65 years) Geriatric (over 65 years) Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care. Knowledge of growth and developmental stages. Considers life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors. Provides necessary safety measures. Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making.2. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Faith Regional Physician Services as defined in the scope of practice to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes but is not limited to the age of the patient served. Demonstrates accuracy competency and thoroughness in history taking assessment and evaluation of the patients age specific needs (with appropriate differential diagnosis). Records information on the patient record in accordance with charting and regulatory guidelines. Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures. Delegates and assigns appropriate patient care. Abuse Protection: Identifies high risk dependent relationship and actions to prevent further infliction of physical or emotional harm Provides lifesaving measures in life threatening situations. Establishes priorities of patient care for urgent treatment Comprehensive assessment of the patients clinical condition with attention focused on the reasons for presentation. Ongoing treatment and clinical management. Attend provider meetings and participate in specified hospital committee meetings. Participate in departmental quality improvement projects and other similar initiatives. Document (dictation) all patient encounters in a clear and wellorganized fashion including admission histories daily progress notes consultations and discharge summaries. Maintain all health information charts without deficiencies. Provide appropriate coding for each patient encounter. Demonstrates leadership qualities (characteristics include a strong selfimage vision of the future a firm belief in the organization ability to influence others positively). Works to maintain positive team relationships with coworkers physicians ACPs and other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and offer solutions. Facilitates the implementation of change projects. Enhances the collegial environment of the unit in a positive manner.Essential Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:1.Promotes organizational mission vision and values. Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients families visitors and coworkers to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment. Maintains a high level of professional responsibility and performance outlined in Faith Regional Health Services Performance Standards. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department team (inter and intradepartmental) to facilitate the departments/clinics ability to meet its goals and objectives.2. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure per organization policy. Pursues professional growth and development. Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to organization policy and procedures. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Attends organization sponsored training programs as required. Maintains certifications as determined by department/clinic policy.3. Functions as role model for current and new staff. Facilitates problem resolution among coworkers as observed by management and peers. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with coworkers and management toward the organization. Promotes the profession of healthcare workers in the community. Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position department and the organization. Continuously displays a positive attitude within the department/clinic and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program. Serves in committees and assist with programs of the hospital to constantly improve the quality of health care and promote good public relations.4. Completes all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety department/service safety and specific jobrelated hazards.5. Understands and adheres to Faith Regional Health Services Corporate Compliance Plan Personal Conduct Policy Grievance Process Confidentiality Safety & Security Infection Control HIPAA and other departmental and organizational policies procedures and guidelines.6. Must be able to remain awake and alert during working hours. Physical presence at facility is required during scheduled working hours to perform job functions. Work in a timely manner within the time allotted for the shift per census count.7. Performs other duties as assigned.Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule to include afterhours and weekends as necessary.To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Requirements:The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge skills minimum education training licensure experience and/or ability required.EDUCATION (Minimum Requirements for Position): Required PreferredGraduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited Psychiatry Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP Nurse Practitioner (NP) or PhysicianAssistant (PA) programCERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS: RequiredCurrent valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) licenseBasic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full month from date of hire