APRN - Med Outpatient

SMA Healthcare; Bunnell (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Paid holidays

403b retirement plan

Job summary

SMA Healthcare seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide evaluations, crisis intervention, and medical management in an emergency/crisis stabilization setting in Florida. You will perform exams, prescribe medications, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, educating clients, and participating in training and program meetings. A Florida APRN license and Psychiatric ANCC certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum APRN with a Florida License and psychiatric certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the program.
• Additional experience or certification may be required depending on program.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluations, consultations, history and physicals, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
• Medical management and medication prescription/monitoring.
• Educate clients on illness and proper medication use.
• Document data in EMR per CARF, Medicaid, DCF, SMA standards.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, case managers, and therapists.
• Participate in staff meetings and training; support student learning.
• Comply with SMA bylaws, regulations, and program directions.

Skills

Pharmacology

Physical assessment

Neurological evaluation

Emergency decision making

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

APRN Florida license

Psychiatric ANCC Certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

This is a professional medical position in which the APRN will provide services (evaluation, examination, treatment, etc.) to clients in an emergency or crisis stabilization unit/detox facility, and/or outpatient location. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures, but involves initiative and independent judgment in emergency situations.

Top reasons to work for SMA Healthcare:

• Career growth and advancement potential
• Great benefits such as: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Personal Leave and Paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution)

Essential Job Functions:

• Providedirect services to SMA clients in the form of medical evaluations,consultations, history and physicals, treatment planning, medicationadministration/adjustments, mental status assessments, supportivetherapy and crisis intervention.
• Performsmedical management of medical conditions.
• Prescribeand monitor effects of medications on clients.
• Educate clientsas to the nature of their illness and the importance of propermedication use.
• Evaluatesclients who are decompensating and initiates emergency medical treatmentthrough the Baker Act or refers to SMA's Emergency Services asappropriate.
• Documentall relevant information regarding the client in the electronic medicalrecord (EMR) including, but not limited to, evaluations, prescriptions,mental status assessment, treatment plans, etc., in accordance with standardprocedures for documentation established by CARF, Medicaid, DCF and SMA'sQuality Improvement Department.
• Participatesas part of a treatment team with nurses, other physicians, casemanagers, receptionists, therapists, etc.
• Participates instaff meetings as required by program guidelines.
• Reports anyserious deficiencies or medication errors immediately to supervisor, anddocuments such on the appropriate Occurrence Report form.
• Attendmeetings, committees, and in-service training as instructed by supervisor.
• Providesshadowing and learning opportunities for nursing/medical students.
• Followsall by-laws and regulations of SMA and affiliated hospitals and providesmedical services as directed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties asassigned.

QualificationRequirements:

To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Educationand/or Experience:

Minimum APRN with a FloridaLicense. Psychiatric ANCC Certification required.Current BLS Certification or CPR Certification as required by program. Additional experience, education, and/orcertification may be required depending on program.

Knowledge/Skills/andAbilities:

• Considerable knowledge of commonchronic medical conditions, procedures, and medications related to thetreatment of targeted population.
• Knowledge of pharmacology,physical assessments, and neurological evaluations.
• Knowledge of treatmentinterventions/techniques and common clinical conditions for children andadults.
• Knowledge of common side effectsof medications used to treat conditions demonstrated by children and adults.
• Skills to monitor clientcondition and assess behavior specific to the age and disability of theclient.
• Ability to follow procedures fordocumentation in client's permanent medical record.
• Ability to maintain composure inan emergency/stressful situation.
• Ability to communicateeffectively and develop professional relationships with clients, staffand other allied health professionals.

Necessary SpecialRequirements:

Possession of a valid Floridadriver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobileinsurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/or use a personal vehiclefor SMA business. Complete State of Florida mandatory background screeningprior to start of employment. CompleteSMA required training during the first six (6) months of employment andupdated if required. Current BLSCertification or CPR Certification as required by program.

Physical:

Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an 8-12 hour day. Able to liftminimum 10 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate,intervene, treat, and record client health care needs. Fine motor skills forlegible and accurate charting, daily correspondence and presentation, eithermanually or orally. Work endurance ability to work 8-12 hour shifts with ameal break, as possible. Routine 8-12 hour shifts. Hours and days off mayvary. Extra hours may be required. Work assignment locations may vary.

Application:

Thisposition description has been designed to indicate the general nature andlevel of work performed by employees within this classification. It is notdesigned to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of allduties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of theemployee assigned to the position. It should not be used to limit the natureand extent of assignments such individuals may be given.