Psych Nurse Practitioner Non-Crisis Phoenix, Mesa, Avondale

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Crisis / OSC Expedited Care)Community Bridges INCFull Job DescriptionCommunity Bridges Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential outpatient inpatient patient-centered medical homes medication-assisted treatment and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis opioid use disorder homelessness and mental Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) a psychiatric practitioner is an integral specialty for our whole person approach in our integrated system of physical psychiatric and addiction services. The scope of practice of psychiatric practitioner in the inpatient setting will see adults 18 and older all genders all socio-economic backgrounds complex medical history and co-occurring psychiatric practitioners at CBI will be expected to provide patient-centered evidence-based care for patients as well as serve as patient advocates in all health-related matters including the appropriate use of specialists health services and community will be looking for PMHNPs for the following shifts:PMHNP/FNP for Crisis Sobriety Center AM/PM shifts (Sunday Tuesday Rotating Wed) (Rotating Wed Thursday - Saturday). PMHNP (SMI Caseload) -Full time on site Mesa location; 8AM-4PM Monday Friday. PMHNP ACT/FACT Full time on site Central Phoenix 8Am-5PM Monday Friday. This document defines the skills activities and expertise that fall within the psychiatric practitioners scope of practice in the inpatient and outpatient scope within their skills competencies and experience licensed practitioner shallCompletesUrgent Psychiatric and/or Addiction Medicine evaluations with all patients referred to the 23-hour observation unit from all referral sources including but not limited to hospitals urgent care centers law enforcement and other medical practitioners for the purposes of assessment diagnosis and treatment Urgent Psychiatric Assessment and/or Addiction Medicine Ambulatory Detox or Physical Health Assessments with patients who have been identified by CBI screening with one another when admitting transferring or discharging a patient to a different CBI program or level of care and will document in the medical record to ensure a smooth available or initiate doc to doc communication and coordination of care and document it patients on the unit are evaluated at least daily to provide necessary adjustments in treatment and discharge and Restraint:Seclusion and restraint interventions are used in accordance with CBI policyProvide assessment for the appropriate use of seclusion and includes documentation of staffing of current behaviors known medical conditions know psychiatric/behavioral health conditions and any current an order immediately if at the facility or sign order in the electronic health record within three hours if given verbally. Practitioner shall coordinate with the RN staff to confirm the date and time of writing/signing order the order shall include the followingThe date and time that the restraint or seclusion was ordered;The specific restraint or seclusion ordered;If chemical restraint is ordered then the drugs ordered names strength dosage route of administration and symptoms being treatedMaximum duration authorized is not to exceed three continuous and document an assessment within one hour after order for restraint or seclusion takes place which shall include current behavior reaction to intervention being used patients current medical condition and whether to continue or terminate the restraint or seclusionWrite a release order or document a second order at the end of three hours if restraint or seclusion needs to be continuedDischarge Orders:Review cases and discharge plans during rounds with assigned CBI medical and sign full discharge orders and follow-up recommendations within 24 hours of dischargeIn addition to meeting universal requirements practitioner will:Remain on the unit for the entirety of the scheduled require prior approval from the CMO or Application for Involuntary Evaluation and Application for Emergency Admission (please see a more detailed job aid). Application documents are reviewed by a qualified practitioner within two hours of receipt for acceptance decisionPractitioner will immediately notify the Admission Coordinator of the decisionApplications that are determined as not acceptable must be staffed with the CBI Medical Director prior to not accepting the application and prior to dropping the application post-evaluationAdmission Orders:Practitioner Admission Orders are completed on admission (in person or verbally to a nurse) and signed by the admitting practitioner within 24-hours of admissionDaily Staffing and Rounds:Everyone admitted to the 23-Hour Observation Unit will have a psychiatric evaluation at minimum once every 24 hours or sooner if clinically appropriate and necessary to justify patients need for continued stayReview cases with RN and Crisis Specialist during rounds as part of discharge planning processDocument rounds in progress noteReviews cases with oncoming practitioner at the end of each treatment of physical health and/or coordination with PCP and other prescribers while in treatmentInternal Consults and Coordination of CareCoordinate with one another when discharging admitting or transferring a patient to a different CBI program or level of care and documents in the medical record to ensure a smooth transitionPsychiatric:Complete a psychiatric evaluation and documents the evaluation in the patient file for everyone admitted to the inpatient behavioral health facilityWrite order and/or signs order for a pain management evaluation if clinically indicated if outside the scope of the attending medical practitionerProvides necessary documentation and treatment for patients under petition or court ordered treatmentDischarge Orders and PlanDocument and sign full discharge orders and follow-up recommendations within 24-hours of dischargeDocument review of discharge plan with the patientMental Health/Psychiatric Care: evaluate each patient for ongoing mental health/psychiatric care prior to discharge and document in the electronic health recordPhysical Health: Practitioner shall evaluate each patient for ongoing physical health issues prior to discharge and document in the electronic health recordUniversal:Complete orientation as directed by CBI which includes shadowing another CBI practitioner prior to working with patientsComplete a TB skin test prior to working with CBI patients and annually thereafter TB skin test prior to working with CBI patients and annually thereafter to ensure professional is free from tuberculosis. Test results must be submitted to the Credentialing department and maintains suboxone waiver for to treat the maximum number of patients for which the practitioner is necessary patient data logs as required when treating patients with buprenorphine to coordinate with the medical practice team and clinical team on caseload evidence of CPR/First Aid prior to working with CBI patients and provides documentation of renewal every two years. Evidence of CPR/First Aid renewals must be submitted to the Credentialing in quality management initiatives and correct any identified areas of deficiency within 72 hours; exceptions must be approved by the Director of Medical Practice in consultation with the CBI Medical a minimum 85% compliance with documentation requirementsNot cancel patient appointments without prior notification to CBINot refuse to see CBI patient(s) without approval from the medical directorAdhere to the appointment scheduling protocols assigned by the medical director and monitored by the medical management a minimum 85% patient satisfaction. If performance falls below 85% practitioner will submit a plan of correction to the Medical performance falls below 85% for two consecutive months practitioner will be removed from the schedule and will not receive compensation during this a minimum of 75% follow-up rateComplete and document all medication assessments and informed consents by the end of assigned shift or within 24 hours of seeing the the Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring Program prior to treatment and coordinate care with other prescribing practitionersUtilize e-Prescribing for all patient prescriptions as established in the CBI electronic medical recordAttend regular staffing and rounds on assigned patients; participate in the development of the patients treatment plan; provide clinical expertise for the treatment team for patient care; give appropriate direction and providing effective communication about patient care activitiesSupport utilization review activities by clearly documenting admission medical necessity and continued stay necessity. This includes completion of certification of need for Level I admissions or facilitating completion by a physician if the practitioner is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantSupport utilization management activities by providing reviews when requested by payorsEnsure necessary documentation and treatment for patients under petition or court orderPromote collaboration patient care by communicating with referring and receiving professionalsAttend and actively participate in practitioner meetings; actively participate in any state regulatory or accreditation surveys; participate in peer review activities and performance improvement projectsComply with agreed upon work schedules to provide coverage at the facility and meet the clinical and business maintains the right to schedule Medical Professional at any facility and will make every attempt to establish routine a minimum of 60 days notice for time off and will coordinate with peers to arrange for coverage for scheduled shifts. Time off requests will be sent if employee will also submit request into CBIs current time and attendance systemNotify Director of Medical Practice and Medical Director in the case of an emergency and inability to cover a scheduled shiftAdhere to all policies and procedures established by CBIOther duties as assignedDocumentation:Medical Professionals are expected to complete documentation within 24 hours of visit. Should documentation not be complete by allotted timeframe Medical Professional must notify the Director of Medical :Medical Professionals may be asked to have new clinical staff of the same specialty or experience shadow them or be trained by them. Should the training impact patient care adjustments will be made to practitioner schedules during training Education:Medical Professionals will be expected to attend educational meetings as deemed appropriate for their specialty. Medical Professionals will be expected to attend quarterly practitioner meetings. Should Medical Professional be unable to attend these meetings a 24-hour notice will need to be given to the Director of Medical an unexpected event occur and the Medical Professional is unable to give notice. they will be expected to contact the Director of Medical Practice as soon as possible. Minimum of 3 quarterly meeting required per :As Medical Professionals it is important to recognize practice limitations and seek consultation with other healthcare professionals when necessary to provide optimal patient care. CBI offers behavioral health services physical health services and psychiatric medicine services as well as partnerships outside of the agency. Medical Professionals are encouraged to utilize this care integration model to optimize patient Offers an excellent benefits package!Medical Dental Vision Disability Life Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness Pet Insurance Dependent Care Savings Health Care Savings 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment Generous PTO accrual Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs incentives and more!For the past four years The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!