Nurse Practitioner - Ambulatory Behavioral Health - Part-Time (16 hours per week)

Job Summary

Frederick Health Medical Group a 120 provider multi-specialty group seeks an experienced Full-time (72 hours bi-weekly) Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for primary care at our Liberty location.

The Advanced Practice Provider functions in the role of clinician consultant educator researcher and serves as a resource to the physicians. Coordinates clinical services to provide consistent quality of care for patients in the healthcare setting and is responsible for providing evaluation and management of behavioral health services. Conducts physical examinations provides treatment and counsels patients and families.

Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance the Frederick Health mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior. Supports the elements of the Frederick Health Medical Group Physician Compact. Provides high quality care to the patients of the Medical Group.

Example of Essential Functions:

• Provider Competencies:
  • Participates in Process Improvements by engaging and actively participating in new QI workflow and processes.
  • Positive customer focus.
  • Completes Peer Audits in a timely manner.
  • Accepts ownership of own behavior and actions.
  • Completes assigned duties within specified timeframes.
  • Recognizes an opportunity and acts to solve the problem.
  • Follows FHMGs policies and procedures.
  • Does not waste time and resources.
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment.
  • Works cooperatively as a team to service patients.
  • Shares ideas and concerns constructively.
  • Fosters good inter- and intra-departmental relations.
  • Demonstrates respect and dignity in all interactions with patients families and staff across all dimensions of difference to include at least ethnic cultural spiritual and lifestyle differences.
  • Shows courtesy and consideration for others.
  • Complies with FHMG Physician Compact elements.
  • Demonstrates complete compliance with FHMGs Confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
  • Truthful in all interactions.
  • Meets responsibilities tied to the FH Corporate Compliance Program Standards.
• Quality
• Responsibility
• Stewardship
• Teamwork
• Respect and Dignity
• Integrity
• Operational:
• Participates in and adopts practice changes to meet the requirements of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Meaningful Use and other National State and Payer Programs that Frederick Health Medical Group is involved in.
• Maintains proficiency with Frederick Health Medical Groups EMR initially and with upgrades.
• Attends Provider meetings and in-services on a regular basis.
• Is responsible to patients and staff by maintaining their anticipated schedule on a consistent basis.
• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Is ready to begin work session at scheduled time.
• Maintains an adequate patient flow to minimize delays.
• Understands the role of his/her nursing assistant in providing patient care to improve waiting times.
• Documentation:
• Uses EMR for documentation as per Frederick Health Medical Group standards. Employs new changes necessary to meet the ongoing requirements for PCMH and other agency/payer entities.
• Documents in a timely manner according to practice and Frederick Health Medical Group standards.
• Accurately documents to maintain an adequate clinical record. All the necessary elements required for a particular visit per standard medical guidelines are documented.
• Complies with pharmaceutical agent dispensing regulations when administrating medications in the office or giving medication samples. Proper documentation is included in the medical chart.
• The level of coding corresponds to the medical care given and to the detail of the documentation done.
• Patient Care:
• Performs appropriate history physical examination assigns a diagnosis and develops a treatment plan that is consistent to standard medical guidelines for patients/families. Care given stems from evidence-based medicine.
• Orders/arranges for appropriate labs radiology tests and consults taking into account evidence-based medicine and costs.
• As indicated by his/her training skill set and experience performs various therapeutic procedures when clinically relevant.
• Patient care given and its documentation are consistent with the PCMH model of care. Care is patient-centered by utilization care plans self-management tools and care coordination for high risk patients.
• Care Coordination: Proactively addresses needs of patients/families by collaborating with Care Team regarding new findings status changes.
• Coordinate care which may include: obtaining test results and referral letters communicating with specialists health plans and other facilities.
• Addresses needs of patients/families based on principles of Population Management by managing the health needs of specific patient populations (eg. Diabetes Hypertension Smokers)
• Proactively participates in the Care Team using evidence-based approaches to self management (patient coaching motivational interviewing).
• Effectively communicates to all patients and families particularly the vulnerable populations.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of computer skills. Experience with prior electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
• Maintains the necessary CME credits to maintain licensure.
• Must demonstrate ability to stay organized; is able to multi-task effectively.
• Must demonstrate time management conflict resolution and trouble shooting skills.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

• Nurse Practitioner: Certification of completion from an approved Masters in Nursing program.
• Certification of psychiatric NP program is preferred
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Maryland Controlled Substance license.
• Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association or an approved training center.
• License to practice in any state that has never been suspended or revoked.
• Has not been excluded from participation from any Payers.

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

• X Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
• X Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
• X Geriatric (66 years)

Physical Demands:

Light Work - Lifting up to 20 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes and/or carrying up to 10 pounds or requiring walking or standing to a significant degree (about six 6 hours a day).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated the speed of the movement the required force and muscles involved.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Medical Director

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your familys needs. Life insurance Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience skills and education. The pay range may also vary based on specialty if applicable. Salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

Ambulatory Behavioral Health
Nurse Practitioner
Part-time (16 hours per week)
Monday - Friday
Clinic Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm