Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - FT - Inpatient Psychiatry near Framingham, MA - Natick
General Summary: Provides specialized nursing services with guidance of the attending physician. Considerable medical judgment is required to determine the appropriate procedure within scope of practice.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
* Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
* Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
* Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
* Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
* Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
* Ensures completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
* Fulfills all duties assigned by physician.
* Reports to the attending physician any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment.
* Participates in patient review conferences and staffing.
* Assists the physician with Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, and Safety Committee activities.
* Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
* Performs and oversees testing and other appropriate procedures.
* Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
* Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory, and clinic assistant staff.
* Orders medications.
* Other duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing; Master's degree in nursing; completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program.
Certification: Advanced Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state. CPR Certified. DEA registration with state.
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