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The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of position and role of team: Responsible for the delivery and oversight of MAT and psychiatric care to assigned patients involved in medication services provided at the Center's outpatient clinical sites. Provides assessment and pharmacotherapy to patients in individual appointments as well as work with a team of providers to address other related clinical and administrative patient needs. Provides MAT services in an outpatient setting within the State's APRN Scope of Practice related to MAT services. Provides all clinical services under the HRMC Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Protocol as well as MAT P&P. 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 work in the outpatient clinic or office setting, not 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.

• Performs patient evaluations and provides treatment through individual medication appointments focusing on diagnosis, treatment effectiveness and/or complications.
• Collaborates with other team members around patient care issues and documents this in the patient medical record when appropriate.
• Responds 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.

2. Completes all documentation in compliance with HRMC standards

• Documents clinical services provided in the case record within 2 business days in a clear and concise manner. Dictations must be completed and available for transcription within 2 business days.
• Documents medication consent for medications prescribed in face to face manner at HRMC at the time of initiating a new medication.
• Reviews and co-signs treatment plans within 2 business days of receiving.

3. Completion of expected productivity

• Expectation for outpatient mental health services includes completing an average of 1 initial medication assessment per hour (45-60 minutes) or 3-4 medication follow up appointments per hour (15 minutes each).
• Expectations for other programs such as CSU, PACT, residential programs, and others will be service specific.

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

• Maintains an active DEA license and a RN/APRN license in the state of Tennessee in accordance with the state and ANCC guidelines.
• Completes any Center Required Self-Directed Learning or Training Modules in the required time frames.
• Completes First Aid, CPR, and HWC (if applicable) 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 clinic 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 outpatient clinic. 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 platform, and Doxy.me.

QUALIFICATIONS - Hamilton Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Experience / Knowledge:

Prior clinical experience is a plus. At the minimum, must have obtained a minimum of 500 clinical hours with a preceptor while enrolled in the respective APRN program. Previous experience with substance use disorders and MAT is preferred.

Education / License:

Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and possess an active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the state of Tennessee. Have completed an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and/or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 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 and/or AANP. Have a Certificate of Fitness from The Tennessee Board of Nursing. Must hold and maintain an active DEA license including the mandatory eight hours of MAT training.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Staff must complete and maintain First-Aid and CPR trainings within the required time frames. 
• Outpatient APRNs must complete verbal de-escalation every year, but are not required to complete the full Handle With Care training.
• 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 training and certification in and the ability to adequately implement a variety of verbal de-escalation methods and personal/client safety techniques.

Location:

Hamilton 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.