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Nurse Practitioner - Job In Huguley Medical Associates At

Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health Details

Huguley Medical Associates - Burleson, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Description


Nurse Practitioner – Behavioral Health – Texas Health Huguley-
operated as joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth

Location Address: 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX 76028

Top Reasons to Work At Texas Health Huguley, Burleson, TX

  • Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.
  • Award winning facility and departments including “Great Place to Work” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Gallup.
  • Work with the latest technology and top experts including “Daisy Award” recipients while on the way to Magnet status—2020.
  • Amazing medical benefits through Aetna plus an onsite full-service fitness center.
  • Growth opportunities designed for each employee.
  • Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.

Work Hours/Shift:

Day Shift - Full Time

You Will Be Responsible For:

Supports and adheres to organizational policies, procedures and protocols.

Practice reflects knowledge and honoring of patient rights, Advance Directive and Ethics Committee referral process.

Honors patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality, and respect for human diversity.

Demonstrates collaborative behaviors with members of the health care team.

Promotes a positive image of Texas Health Huguley Psychiatric Service Line and Texas Health Medical Associates services throughout the system and community.

Models behaviors conducive to the developmental needs of staff and helps them develop their potential.

Works within the parameters of their license and that of collaborating physician and adheres to regulatory standards.

Maintains an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior and honesty.

Delegates and/or assigns responsibilities considering the following factors - the degree of supervision needed by the associate, competence and experience level, staff availability, and patient acuity.

Utilizes Patient Care Problem Solving Process and/or Conflict Resolution Process to resolve patient care conflicts.

Initiates and maintains accurate records, appropriate legal documents and other healthcare reports.

Transmits/prescribes prescription orders pursuant to written protocols as authorized.

Incorporates patient, physician, patient needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.

Performs initial and on-going assessments of self-care, psychosocial needs, education, environment and discharge planning, incorporating information from the identified significant other and other health providers.

Utilizes skills of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation using diagnostic instruments or laboratory procedures that are basic to the screening of physical signs and symptoms.

Assesses learning needs, readiness, and capabilities of patient/family, including cultural, religious practices, language barriers, emotional barriers, educational level, motivation and limitations.

Ensures that the patient’s plan of care includes all of the quality/outcome data base indicators and accurate and complete documentation is reflected in each patient’s medical record.

Seeks appropriate resources to clarify information concerning the nursing/medical care regime as needed. Coordinates care by collaborating with physicians and others to obtain appropriate services.

Provides an accurate, thorough and timely report of patient’s condition to physicians and team members.

Rounds on inpatient psychiatric consults.

Rounds on psychiatric inpatients on the Behavioral Health Unit

Initiates the multidisciplinary teaching plan which provides information to patient/ family/ significant other in the areas of (as appropriate): the safe and effective use of medications, nutrition/modified diets, potential food/drug interactions, safe and effective use of equipment, rehabilitative techniques, access to community resources and when and how to obtain further treatment.

Communicates the plan of care across the continuum by thoroughly completing appropriate transfer forms and discharge summary forms.

Selects therapeutic interventions which are appropriate to the patient’s needs and desired outcomes.

Implements care according to the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with the patient/significant other and health care team.

Exercises critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments about patient care as evidenced by practice patterns, documentation and patient outcomes.

Uses appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication to demonstrate warmth and caring and to provide a healing environment.

Maintains competency in professional nursing practice and additional competencies as appropriate to the patient population served.

Recognizes life-threatening situations and intervenes correctly with minimal supervision.

Reports changes in patient condition in a timely and effective manner.

Documents the patient’s condition and capability to manage continuing care needs in the discharge/transfer note.

Counsel individuals, families and groups about health and illness and promote health maintenance.

Makes positive contributions to and supports the development and execution of policies/procedures/ standards/protocols.

Participates in the implementation of the change process and provides feedback.

Recognize, develop and implement professional and community education programs related to health care as required.

Participate in periodic and joint evaluation of services rendered including, but not limited to chart review and patient evaluations.

Collaborates with external agencies that our patients are referred and provides in-service programs to help ensure patient’s plan of care is extended for the next phase of care.

Manages the use of supplies/equipment in an efficient manner.

Ensures that patient’s medical record has appropriate documentation to meet all quality and patient experience indicators.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize workload in an efficient and productive manner in the assigned work time.

Utilizes interpersonal skills/strategies with individuals to achieve satisfaction and /or desired outcome.

Qualifications


What You Will Need:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner training from an accredited school of nursing.

One-year experience as an APP preferred but not required

Current licensure to practice professional Nursing in state of Texas or in a qualifying compact State. Registered as advanced Nurse Practitioner, Certified in Basic Life Support.


Job Summary:

The Advanced Practitioner will be assigned to carry out functions of care with the focus on the inpatient psychiatric population as deemed appropriate by his/her supervising physician and in the strict accordance with the established protocols and procedures. The Advanced Practitioner is a professional mid-level provider licensed in Texas to function in an expanded role to provide psychiatric care to individuals, families or groups. The position functions in a collegial relationship with physicians and other health professionals in the delivery of health care services. Provides care for patients of the practice within the scope of licensure. They are able to make independent decisions with physicians in carrying out health regimens for families and clients with psychiatric diagnosis. The Advanced Practice Provider demonstrates ICARE, is proficient in CPOE and is a resource to the physicians, nurses and other disciplines. In collaboration with the physician, the Advanced Practitioner is able to perform a comprehensive History and Physical, develop and implement a plan of care, order and interpret results of laboratory and diagnostic tests, provide psychiatric care to include, coordination and initiation of consults, review and adjust medications and dosages, provide patient education and comprehensive discharge planning. The position consults and collaborates with other physicians and disciplines to ensure smooth and timely throughput, including coordination of discharges and transfers. The Advanced Practitioner documents and meets criteria for evidence based and quality outcomes. The Advanced Practitioner may work closely with utilization review, multidisciplinary teams and floor managers to achieve prompt and proper admission and placement, optimize length of stay, and provides superior quality service.


This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Posted on : 3 years ago