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Posted: 06-Apr-25
Location: Bend, Oregon
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Internal Number: R1019137
ST. CHARLES MEDICAL GROUP
ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:SCMG Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner
REPORTS TO POSITION:Clinical Division Director of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
DEPARTMENT:Psychiatry and Outpatient Behavioral Health
DATE LAST REVIEWED:April 3, 2024
OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: Outpatient Behavioral Health is part of St. Charles Medical Group and includes licensed masters level and doctoral level providers working in Outpatient Behavioral Health clinic sites. We encourage collaboration between clinical and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) works alongside the Outpatient Behavioral Health (OPBH) Psychiatrist and OPBH clinicians in providing outpatient psychiatric care for the adult population. Such care includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, documentation, and coordination of medical, surgical, ancillary, nursing, and other services to achieve the best and most cost-effective outcomes for patients under his/her care.
Work schedule: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Call Schedule: PMHNP will not participate in call rotation.
Practice Location: This is a hybrid work position that will split time between home and St Charles clinical site. PMHNP will render the Professional Services at such SCHS Facilities as may be directed by SCMG, and at such other facilities and locations as may be established by SCHS or SCMG from time to time. It is anticipated that the primary work locations will be as follows:
Practice Locations:
St. Charles Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic [ 360 SW Bond St, Bend, Oregon]
St Charles Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic [916 SW 17th St, Redmond, Oregon]
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Clinical Responsibilities:
Diagnose and treat disorders across the spectrum of presenting psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting.
Manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
Participate patient education and promote patient wellness.
Analyze clinical and non clinical data as it relates to patient outcomes or clinical functioning.
Utilize and coordinate both on-site and referral based ancillary services when appropriate.
Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
Order, prescribe, and/or recommend drugs and biologicals or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, sleep study, or related therapeutic procedures.
Document patient care in the proper form and in a timely manner in accordance with St Charles policy as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Promote good health and prevent illness.
Cooperate with other SCHS physicians and caregivers to insure optimal patient care.
Be available to furnish patient care services at all times the clinic is operating.
Psychiatric Practice in Contracted Community Settings:
Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, coordination of treatment planning and, when indicated, medication management with Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinics.
Provide detailed documentation of services provided for purposes of billing and reimbursement for contracted services.
Provide case consultation services and cart review to clinic practitioners on an as needed basis.
Conduct activities in a professional and ethical manner as a SCHS representative.
Essential Functions:
Acts as a leader and supports departmental goals and the vision, mission, and values of the St. Charles Health System in all respects.
Provides customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
Creates a healing environment that supports all aspects of care, respects the wholeness of the individual, and demonstrates therapeutic presence through attitudes and behaviors that enhance the safety and care experience for patients, caregivers, and guests.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change; Contribute as necessary to assist in policy formation for the organization.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and put a high level of focus on attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Is familiar with the organization structure, communications systems and billing process, completing billing and coding documentation within time assigned.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the health systems corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all health systems investigations and proceedings.
Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted to maintain privileges at a St. Charles Health System hospital sufficient to permit performance of job duties.
Increases understanding and collaboration throughout the medical community.
EDUCATION
Required:
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner course of study and certification as appropriate to the incumbents license.
Complete annual fire/safety, etc. education in-services as required.
Attend mandatory educational offerings as described in SCHS policies/procedures and/or as required by other regulatory bodies.
Complete annual CME as required to maintain license and appropriate Board certification.
Complete in a timely manner assigned Computer Based Learning modules.
Preferred:
n/a
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required:
License Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Nurse Practitioner requires AANC, NCC or AANP, AMCB certification. Unrestricted Federal DEA number
Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare / Medicaid, or other federal or state governmental health care programs.
Valid drivers license and the ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Current BLS certification required.
If provider will practice sedation, moderate or deep, ACLS certification is also required.
Additional certifications may be required based on privileges granted to provider by Medical Staff Services at SCHS Inpatient locations.
Preferred:
Oregon MSN licensure preferred.
Federal DEA number registered in Oregon.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
0-2 years experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
Experience using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) software
Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System
Experience working in a team environment and proven ability to collaborate, manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies to achieve expected results
Preferred:
2+ years experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
Epic EMR software experience.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION
- n/a
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
- Frequently (50%): Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.
- Occasionally (25%): Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.
- Rarely (10%): Stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 11-15 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.
- Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, ability to hear whispered speech level.
- Exposure to Elemental Factors
- Never (0%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.
- Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
- No Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40Caregiver Type:
RegularShift:
Is Exempt Position?
YesJob Family:
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