Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry
Company: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
NURSE001809 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures system standardization of relevant policies/procedures,
physician orders, care processes, and patient flow that reflect
best practice to achieve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Provides formal and informal educational leadership
opportunities for clinical staff with specific emphasis on patient
care.
- Maintains knowledge of proper billing, coding and diagnosis
requirements for proper reimbursement.
- Assists with monitoring, evaluation and interpretations of
quality indicators and facilitate efficient use of health care
resources.
- Manages the ongoing psychiatric needs of adolescent, adult, and
geriatric populations in an age appropriate manner by integrating
advanced education, research, management, consultation and clinical
role.
- Uses prescriptive authority, procedures and treatments, if
appropriate, in accordance with state and federal laws and
regulations and institutional guidelines.
- Orders and interprets laboratory and other investigative
studies as appropriate.
- Provides initial assessment, follow-up care and discharge
summaries.
- Implements strategies to assess patient care needs and provide
care throughout the continuum.
- Maintains clinical competency in specialty area and keep
abreast of medical and pharmaceutical developments as it affects
patient care.
- Participates in professional organizations pertinent to area of
specialty.
- Practices according to professional and ethics standards.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and functions as a
professional nurse in accordance with Wyoming State Nurse Practice
Act and ANA Code of Ethics.
- Delegates appropriately to other practice providers .
- Applies knowledge of the legal, ethical, and regulatory
boundaries of health care including application of ANA Code of
Ethics. The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so
classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as
assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of psychiatric advanced practice of nursing including
anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and
therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors,
psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of
results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment
modalities
- Knowledge of professional psychiatric nursing theory, practices
and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care,
and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing
care
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient assessment techniques
including taking medical histories, compliance with care
recommendations
- Ability to diagnose and treat complex psychiatric problems,
analyze data and develop a plan of care utilizing evidence based
medicine
- Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic,
and emotional patient data
- Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and
patient education principles and techniques
- Knowledge of psychiatric community, professional, and
educational resources
- Utilize process improvement methodology to achieve goals and
benchmarks
- Ability to work with a team, communicate effectively with
consultants and patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Exhibit a professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
- Utilize basic project management methods, primarily action
planning and tracking and reporting tools
- Demonstrate knowledge of best practices for clinical
care/support, patient flow and efficiency to select appropriate
process targets for improvement initiatives Job Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP) program.
- In the state of Wyoming, as regulated by Wyoming State Board of
Nursing under the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act and Administrative
Rules and Regulations defined below:
- The APRN is subject at all times the standards and scope of
practice established by national professional organizations and/or
accrediting agencies representing the various core, role and
population focus areas for APRNs, and the NPA.
- The Board recognizes APRN core, role and population focus areas
described in the scope of practice statements for APRNs issued by
national professional organizations and/or accrediting
agencies.
- Role and population focus of the APRN shall be declared, and
the role and population focus to be utilized shall be the title(s)
granted by nationally recognized professional organizations(s)
and/or accrediting agency(ies) or the title(s) of the role and
population focus of nursing practice in the which the APRN has
received postgraduate education preparation.
- In order to practice in one of the four roles and in a defined
population, the APRN shall be recognized by the Board in that
particular role with a population focus of advanced practice
nursing.
- Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse licensure in the
State of Wyoming
- Certification in specialty area required - psychiatric mental
health nurse practitioner (PMHNP).
- Strong physician and hospital relations experience
- Cheyenne Regional RQI within 14 calendar days of start
date
- Controlled Substance Licensure from the Wyoming State Board of
Pharmacy
- Federal DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) licensure
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in healthcare
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent
hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured
while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the
largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000
people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern
Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride
ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core
values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork
and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health. Our team makes a
difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise
through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.d approach with a personal
touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming
a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources
to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager
to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage
you to apply today! At Cheyenne Regional, you ll work on the front
lines of Wyoming healthcare as part of a strong, stable healthcare
organization one with big plans and a clear direction for growth.
That means big opportunities for individuals with the right
combination of skills, dedication and experience in evidence-based
practice. About Cheyenne Regional Cheyenne Regional offers a
comprehensive line of healthcare services, including Heart and
Vascular, Cancer, Orthopedics, Women and Children s Services,
Surgical, Trauma, Wound Management & Hyperbaric Medicine,
Rehabilitation, Transitional Care, Home Care, Hospice, Behavioral
Health, Medical Imaging and Lab Services. Why work at Cheyenne
Regional?
- 403(b) with 4% employer match
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance program Taking a closer look at Cheyenne,
Wyoming
- Located just 90 minutes from Denver, Colorado
- Mid-sized city with a casual, comfortable lifestyle
- Several cultural attractions, including a symphony, an active
arts community, the nationally recognized Cheyenne Botanic Gardens,
farmers markets and the world s largest outdoor rodeo, Cheyenne
Frontier Days
- Excellent private and public schools; advanced placement
programs in high schools; community college with academic and
life-enhancement classes for all ages
- Large retail base, including national home improvement outlets,
department stores, specialty and restaurant chains
- Thirty-seven miles of walking/biking trails, four golf courses,
indoor tennis, indoor ice rink
- Nearby mountains offer year-round recreation, including skiing,
hiking, camping, biking, fishing, hunting, rock climbing and
more
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