Advanced Practice - Psychiatry job opening: Grand Forks, ND
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/31/24
***Psychiatry and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner opportunity in Grand Forks, ND***_x000D_
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- Full-time_x000D_
- Seeking a PMHNP to collaborate with physicians, as necessary, to verify diagnosis, identify high-risk situations or alerts to changes in patient's status and takes appropriate action_x000D_
- The assistant administers medication and performs procedures within the scope of practice. _x000D_
- This position provides patient/patient's family with appropriate education and follow-up care and/or referral to other health care resources._x000D_
- Provides patient/patients family with appropriate education based on the patients condition and identifies needs in order to optimize understanding. Provides health maintenance and disease management counseling to patients._x000D_
- Obtains comprehensive medical histories, performs physical examinations/assessments and initiates admission orders as appropriate._x000D_
- Provides medical management and/or other interventions for acute and chronic health problems._x000D_
- Implements a plan of care and performs procedures according to the Advanced Practitioners education, training, experience and competencies. Refers patient to specialists and/or therapists when appropriate and in a timely manner, ensuring continuity of care._x000D_
- Orders and interprets lab studies and diagnostic tests to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment as appropriate. Notifies patients promptly of test results. Collaborates with physicians, as necessary, to verify diagnosis, identify high-risk situations, or alerts to changes in patients status and takes appropriate action._x000D_
- Writes orders for prescription medication under the established protocol._x000D_
- Serves as a liaison and a resource for physician, health care team members, patients and families._x000D_
- Participates in plans for health promotion, prevention and maintenance for the Health System, the community and region._x000D_
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization._x000D_
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**Compensation and Benefits:**_x000D_
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- Salary guarantee or wRVUs, whichever is greater _x000D_
- Sign on bonus _x000D_
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans _x000D_
- Paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage _x000D_
- Relocation allotment _x000D_
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**Certification:**_x000D_
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- Nurse Practitioner | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources _x000D_
- Nurse Practitioner | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 2 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources_x000D_
- Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed| Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources_x000D_
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System_x000D_
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Preferred | Learning Management System_x000D_
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**Work Experience:**_x000D_
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- Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience_x000D_
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**About the area:**_x000D_
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Whether it's power shopping at the big box retailers or browsing through several unique boutiques. Dining up high at a five-star restaurant or under a café umbrella overlooking Downtown. Choosing the freshest Farmers Market finds in Town Square or perusing one of many grand art galleries. Splashing around in the state's largest indoor water park or kayaking on the Red along the banks of our beautiful Greenway Trail system. Taking in the nation's hottest concert tour at Alerus Center or cheering on a Division I powerhouse ice hockey team in Ralph Engelstad Arena. Our two cities Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN embody one lively, bustling community surrounded by tranquil, scenic farm country. Its a place that feels warm even in the winter where you'll find plenty to see and do, in addition to meeting some of the friendliest people to be found anywhere.