Position Details

EmPATH Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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The EmPATH Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Summary of position/role of team:

  • Responsible for the delivery and oversight of emergency psychiatric care to patients who present to the EmPATH Unit on a 23 hour basis.
  • Provide thorough assessments and pharmacotherapy to patients as well as working with a team of providers to address administrative, clinical, and other medical related needs.
  • Provide all clinical services under the HRMC Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Protocol.
  • An essential role is to be reliable, predictable, maintain regular attendance, and be on site 40 hours per week.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

  • The APRN will provide psychiatric services in one or more designated crisis programs, mainly the EmPATH Unit.
  • The APRN will not provide services out in the community.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach to meet the clinical needs of patient who present in a psychiatric emergency.

  • Perform emergency 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.
  • Attend treatment team meetings and provide input on patient care and discharge planning.
  • Collaborate with outside healthcare professionals surrounding their discharge care or other referral sources including higher levels of care.
  • Reference and utilize approved formulary on the unit when prescribing medication.

2. Completes all documentation in compliance with HRMC standards.

  • Respond to all flags, emails, and voicemails from other clinical staff by end of shift.
  • Documentation reflects utilization of Guidelines for Prescribing Controlled Substances.
  • Documentation reflects the utilization of Guidelines for Monitoring Maintenance Pharmacotherapy.
  • 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.

Compensation:

  • Starting salary of $134,150; plus shift differential of 5% for 2nd and 10% for 3rd shift.
  • SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE 

Schedule:

  • The APRN is expected to fulfill the agreed upon hours when hired.
  • Unless otherwise approved, the APRN is expected to be present on the unit for the full 12-hour daytime shift.
  • Schedule will include every other weekend and holidays as scheduled. 
  • All other scheduling arrangements are approved on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Schedule will include every other weekend and holidays as scheduled.


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.


Equipment/Technology:

  • Staff will receive a center issued laptop.
  • The APRN will require a laptop and 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.
  • 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.
  • The APRN will require a laptop and 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 - EmPATH Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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 preferably have completed an American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) approved Family or Acute 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 ANCC and preferably as a Family or Acute Nurse Practitioner from the AANP. 
  • Have a Certificate of Fitness from The Tennessee Board of Nursing. 
  • Must hold and maintain an active DEA license. 
  • Must have completed a minimum of eight hours of Medication-Assisted Treatment as required by the DEA. 
  • Lastly, the APRN must have an F endorsement on their driver’s license, which can be obtained following employment.

Experience / Knowledge:

  • Must have obtained a minimum of 500 clinical hours with a preceptor while enrolled in the respective APRN program.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality, best practice with prescribing medications, and patient centered practice approach required.

Physical:

  • Staff must complete and maintain First-Aid, CPR, and Handle With Care (HWC) trainings within the required time frames (training provided).
  • APRNs who provide medication services in a designated crisis or residential program must complete the full HWC trainings.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
  • Some exposure to biological hazards and unpleasant odors.
  • Hearing of normal/soft tones and close eye work.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
  • Required to be certified in and adequately implement verbal 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.
  • Applicants should be able to exercise sound judgement under pressure.


Location:

Knoxville, Tennessee

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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.