Weekend Requirements: N/A | Work Hours: 8am-5pm | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department: Behavioral Services Owensboro
Job Description
Job Summary:
In collaboration with a physician, diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinates, facilitates, and oversees support groups and/or Intensive Outpatient treatment options.
- Provides patient care within the scope of perinatal mental health, including the pregnancy and postpartum periods.
- Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
- May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
- Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
- Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
- Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision- making, and the right to self-determination.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
- May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments.
Skills and Attributes:
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under direct supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Position Requirements:
Work Experience
- A minimum of 1-year relevant experience required
Education
- Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
- APRN - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
- APRN - National certification as Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC) from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required upon hire AND
- PMH-C - Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International required within 6 months of employment in this position
Organizational Responsibilities:
- Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.
Additional Job Information:
- This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
- The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
Standard ADA Settings:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Rarely
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
Risk Level: High-Risk
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
