Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CNRP) (704208)

Job Description

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• A registered nurse practitioner is a registered nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is certified by the State Board of Nursing. In addition, this individual while functioning in the expanded role as a professional nurse performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician also licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth. NOTE : Nothing in this statement limits or prohibits this individual (nurse) from engaging in activities which normally constitute the practice of nursing as defined in section 2 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § 212).
• Graduate of an accredited (NLN - National League of Nursing) approved program
• Verification of a Pennsylvania state Registered Nurse license that is active and in good standing, with no restrictions or adverse actions taken against it by the State Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques used in the field of psychiatric and mental health nursing, and the relationships between diagnostic findings and therapeutic methodologies.
• Knowledge of mental illnesses, signs and symptoms, treatment and social implications.
• Knowledge of the application of psychiatric and mental health nursing principles to individual and group behavior.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods, equipment and techniques as they relate to the field of psychiatric and mental health nursing.
• Ability to examine patients, interpret results of diagnostic testing, findings, make decisions and to prescribe or carry out course of treatment.
• Ability to communicate with and gain the confidence and cooperation of patients and to instill and maintain a cooperative attitude with other members of the treatment team throughout the care and treatment process.
• Ability to educate and instruct other hospital staff in current, accepted treatment principles and techniques used in the field of psychiatric and mental health nursing.
• Ability to follow general instructions and departmental or hospital policies in carrying out the care and treatment of patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with various members of the clinical staff as well other hospital personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with patients as well as departmental or hospital personnel, and the general public.
• Documented Continuing Education credits as required for current licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Valid Medicare / Medicaid ID number.
• Evidence of malpractice insurance.
• Minimum of one year experience as a certified nurse practitioner.
• Experience in leadership in working with a mental health interdisciplinary treatment team.
• The candidate must meet all requirements for credentialing and privileging at Danville State Hospital. The candidate’s clinical privileges and medical staff membership at Danville State Hospital shall terminate upon termination of employment or termination of the contract, whichever comes first.

SERVICE / HOURS

A. The CRNP shall provide 37.5 hours Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM with one half hour unpaid lunch, usually taken between 12 : 00 PM and 12 : 30 PM, unless hospital-related circumstances require otherwise. Any overtime will be arranged with the candidate on a case-by-case basis and must be pre-approved by the Chief Medical Executive (CME) of Danville State Hospital, or designee. Overtime will be paid at the contracted hourly rate.

B. The CRNP is responsible for the care and treatment of mentally ill patients on a designated service area(s) and has professional responsibility for diagnosis, determination of treatment for medical concerns. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level physician and is reviewed for conformance to current, accepted medical principles and techniques through staff conferences, case reports, observation during performance, evaluation of results, and performance improvement activities.

1. Required documentation in the chart is consistent with DHS / OMHSAS regulations, Danville State Hospital requirements, professional medical and Medicare standards.

Document medical care for Part B Medicare payments.

Performance improvement responsibilities as assigned.

Provides consultation to, consults with, and advises members of the psychiatric medical staff and allied hospital personnel, agencies, relatives, and other interested persons on the care, treatment, and prognosis of residents.

Review of laboratory reports, test results, x-ray reports, other diagnostic test reports, physical and neurological examinations, consultation reports, and other medical / psychiatric reports in order to alert staff to any unusual circumstances.

Family intervention as dictated by clinical requirements.

Provide consultation to the team regarding medical needs of the patient upon discharge.

Perform other related duties as required.

Responsibilities and duties will be governed and updated by Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service, Department of Human Services, Danville State Hospital, CMS, and other administrative and regulatory agencies’ bulletins and directives.

The incumbent may chair or be a member of any hospital / medical staff committee or task force.

The incumbent is required to cover other unit(s) during normal working hours with no increase in hourly rate, as assigned

D In all cases timeliness of responsibilities will be determined by Danville State Hospital.

MANDATORY TRAINING

All contract staff are required to attend orientation for a period as determined by DSH and shall be required to attend training during the normal day time business hours. Training shall be provided by DSH staff. Successful completion of training is mandatory.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The hospital reserves the right to reject or remove any unqualified contract staff if they cannot perform their duties at an acceptable level in order to meet the hospital’s standards of care and practice.

The Hospital will provide all CRNPs with an Identification Badge and set of keys.

Each CRNP shall be required to sign a statement regarding confidentiality of patient records and guaranteeing patient rights.

SIGN IN / OUT

All contractors must sign in and out at our Communications Center and have the staff there verify by also signing. On the rare occasion that Security is not available; the contractor will need to seek the Nursing Supervisor on duty.

Special Treatment Procedures

Emergency / Medical Interventions / Use of Medical Equipment

Competency Maintenance Activities

Oral and Written Communications

Critical Thinking

Patient Rights

Professional Conduct

Performance Improvement

Decision Making

Decisions regarding patient care are made within the scope of CRNP and in accordance with DSH Policies and Procedures.

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