Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry (Full Time or Part Time)

At Signature Health our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values putting people first striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a fulltime employee you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision 401k match HealthJoy a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1 and much more
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
• Professional Development Support

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to Chief Medical Officer and under the direction of the sitelevel Associate Medical Director and the organizations Medical Director of Psychiatry a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Signature Health Inc. provides compassionate supportive patientcentered psychiatric medical care to our patients. Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works diligently to help improve the daily lives of our patients by providing evaluations/consultations diagnosis monitoring of progress and pharmacologic and other appropriate psychological health treatment services. Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with Signature Health staff including our primary care physicians counselors case managers and other outside sources to provide quality holistic care for our patients.

HOW YOULL SUCCEED

• Providing ongoing consultation and management for assigned patients as requested or as necessary in accordance with accepted standards of psychiatric practice.
• Providing psychiatric services on the days and at the times established and scheduled by Signature Health. Our expectation is that the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners schedule will be maximized during his/her clinical schedule in order to best serve all our clients in need and to maximize access to services for new clients. This may include providing services on a sameday basis or providing care to patients using a walkin service model.
• Utilizing the electronic medical records system to timely and accurately fulfill all administrative responsibilities attendant to his/her performance of direct patient care including but not limited to entry and completion of progress notes detailing all patient encounters services provided and treatment plans recommended; electronic order entry of medications and diagnostic tests; and other required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of Signature Health and/or other relevant accrediting or regulatory bodies. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner must ensure compliance with Signature Healths note completion policy.
• Preparing and attend to all reports claims and correspondence (including email) necessary or appropriate to the performance of the professional services. Email is a regular form of communication within Signature Health and therefore prompt response generally a response within 24 hours (or sooner as medically/business appropriate) is required.
• Referring patients to other services within the agency other physicians including specialists and other health care providers when and if needed.
• Maintaining competence in his/her area of specialty by attending professional conventions or seminars as well as participating in educational activities offered by professional societies on a reasonable basis.
• Providing coverage when other physician employees/contractors are unavailable due to vacations holidays illness other personal or professional absences or as required by Signature Health.
• Being available to take calls as assigned by the Agency.
• Reporting incidents timely including major unusual incidents and other information required to appropriate governmental authorities and as required for Agency reporting.
• Participating in Agency required quality assurance peer review compliance and credentialing/privileging activities.
• Attending administrative meetings as needed.
• Serving as a collaborating physician as needed and/or may provide supervision to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners residents interns or others.
• Performing other duties assigned by the Agency from time to time that are commensurate with professional services normally and customarily performed by a physician.
• Following all policies and procedures of the Agency ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws regulations and security requirements.
• Promoting the professional practice of the Agency.
• Decision Making Authority: In providing physician services the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will exercise independent medical judgment consistent with approved methods and practices in his/her specialty and in the best interest of the patients. All other activities are to be conducted with the consultation and assistance of the Medical Director. At all appropriate times treatment activities should be performed as a team function.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Ohio Licensed Advance Practice Nurse.
• Certificate To Prescribe
• Current certification by a nationally accredited professional nursing organization such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Graduation from an accredited university with a background in science including a BA or BS in Biology Chemistry Nursing Anatomy and Physiology Public Health Behavioral Science or a similar degree
• Current DEA registration
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records
• Selfdisciplined energetic passionate innovative
• Requires frequent bending reaching and repetitive hand movements standing walking squatting and sitting with some lifting pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires ability to use routine office equipment such as a computer and telephone.
• Requires ability to comprehend both oral and written communications.
• HIPAA Classification: Unrestricted Access: A workforce member with unrestricted access will have full access to patients protected health information including the patients entire medical record for patient care purposes
• Requires sufficient nearvision to be able to read documents and computer screen..
• Requires ability to work flexible hours to meet the job requirements.
• Ability lift up to 50 pounds
• Requires long periods of sitting telephone and computer work.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other jobrelated assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however if requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time with or without advanced notice.

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drugfree workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer all applicants must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen.