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Join the McNabb Center Team as the .80 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse today!

The .80 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of position/role of team:

• Responsible for the delivery and oversight of psychiatric care to assigned patients involved in medication services provided at the Center's crisis and/or residential programs.
• The APRN may also be asked to assist with outpatient clinics as needed.
• Provide assessments and pharmacotherapy to patients as well as work with a team of providers to address other related clinical and administrative patient needs.
• Provide all clinical services under the HRMC Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Protocol.
• An essential job function is a reliable, predictable, 40-hour per week job, on site, with regular attendance or whatever your job requires.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• The APRN will provide services in one or more designated crisis and/or residential programs.
• The APRN will not provide services out in the community.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach to meet the clinical needs of patients.

• Attend daily treatment team meetings and provide input on patient care and discharge planning.
• Perform patient evaluations and provide treatment through medication focusing on diagnosis, treatment effectiveness, and/or complications.
• Collaborate with other team members around patient care issues and documents this in the patient medical record when appropriate.
• Respond to all flags, emails, and voicemails from other clinical staff within 2 business days.
• Documentation reflects utilization of Guidelines for Prescribing Controlled Substances.
• Documentation reflects the utilization of Guidelines for Monitoring Maintenance Pharmacotherapy.
• Reference and utilize approved formulary on the unit when prescribing medication.

2. Completes all documentation in compliance with HRMC standards

• Document clinical services provided in the medical record on same day as service provided in a clear and concise manner. Dictation must be completed and available for transcription on same day as service provided.
• Document medication consent for medications prescribed face to face or via telehealth at HRMC at the time of initiating a new medication.
• Review and co-sign treatment plans on same day of receiving.

3. Completion of required HRMC training to maintain status as credentialed provider

• Maintain an active DEA license as well as a RN/APRN license in the state of Tennessee in accordance with the state and ANCC guidelines
• Complete any Center Required Self-Directed Learning or Training Modules in the required time frames.
• Complete First Aid, CPR, and HWC trainings within the required time frames.

Schedule:

• The APRN is expected to fulfill the agreed upon hours when hired.
• Unless otherwise approved, the APRN is expected to be present in the program/clinic Monday - Thursday from 8am-5pm.
• All other scheduling arrangements are approved on a case-by-case basis.

Travel:

• Travel is not required if the APRN is providing medication services to their designated crisis program.
• The APRN may have to travel between clinics/programs at times, and may be required to travel for any supervision, trainings, or scheduled meetings.
• There is no overnight travel.
• Clients will not be transported by the APRN.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• Staff will receive a center issued laptop. The APRN will need access to e-mail, Athena Health (EMR), Drs. First including a EPCS Token, and a Doxy.me account.
• VPN (remote) access is approved on a case-by-case basis.

Equipment/Technology:

• The APRN will require a laptop and/or desktop to provide medication services.
• It is essential for the APRN to have access to one or both devices in order to access the EMR, Drs. First, and Doxy.me.

QUALIFICATIONS - .80 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Experience / Knowledge:

• Must have obtained a minimum of 500 clinical hours with a preceptor while enrolled in the respective APRN program.

Education / License:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and possess an active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee.
• Have completed an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) approved Psychiatric Mental Health APRN Program and maintain an active license as an APRN in the state of Tennessee.
• Must be board certified and hold a certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from The ANCC.
• Have a Certificate of Fitness from The Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Must hold and maintain an active DEA license.

Physical/Emotional/Social -Skills/Abilities:

• Staff must complete and maintain First-Aid, CPR, and Handle With Care (HWC) trainings within the required time frames.
• APRNs who provide medication services in a designated crisis or residential program must complete the full HWC trainings.
• Some exposure to biological hazards and unpleasant odors.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.