MID-LEVEL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER - 10.229 - 8443
APPROXIMATE SALARY$64,707 - $97,593 per yr
LOCATION: Reno, Sparks
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Mid-Level Medical Practitioners are Physician Assistants or Advanced Practitioners of Nursing providing assessment and treatment in a psychiatric setting. Physician Assistants (PA) provide psychiatric care in accordance with approved protocols as allowed under the supervising physician's scope of practice and Nevada Revised Statutes. Advanced Practitioners of Nursing (APN) work within the scope of practice of an APN and practice protocols as agreed upon by the collaborating physician and the APN, as set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 632 of the Nevada Revised Statutes and Administrative Code. Assess mental health status and manage the mental health care of the consumers in an inpatient or outpatient setting; take, record, and interpret psychiatric assessments; perform examinations; develop diagnoses and initiate a program of treatment within the standards of medical practice for psychiatric treatment. Assess the consumer's psychological conditions, consulting and referring as needed with other health care professionals; reviewing and evaluating response to treatment and modifying programs of treatment as needed. Prescribe and dispense medications as allowed by the mental health practice and State law in accordance with established protocol; monitor patient for medication side effects, allergic reactions and adjust the medication regime as needed. Evaluate and triage consumers in crisis. Maintain accurate records documenting all findings, diagnoses, and treatments, including medications and changes in status; prepare written reports, records, and summaries. Maintain safety, health and well being of individuals in the therapeutic environment as allowed in the practice setting; follow facility procedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required. Provide education and counseling to patients and their families to promote positive mental health habits; provide health-related education and training to staff. Act as a member of a treatment team.
Near beautiful Lake Tahoe in Northern Nevada, Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services offers a destination location to live, work and play. N.N.A.M.H.S. has a mission to provide psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation services in the least restrictive setting to support personal recovery and enhance quality of life. As an innovator in program design and advanced service delivery systems, we provide a full range of service offerings to best meet the needs of our consumers. Numerous outpatient services are available on campus with an additional outpatient mental health center in Reno, NV. We are accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and by the Joint Commission. Our greatest asset is over 270 seasoned professional staff, dedicated to the betterment of the lives of our consumers. Because we are committed to a culture of life-long learning, our employees know that N.N.A.M.H.S. is a place to grow, develop and build careers that are both dynamic and satisfying. It is the intention of Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services to provide an environment which fully respects human dignity and which consistently reflects human caring. Along with the opportunity to take the lead in innovative care and treatment for adults with mental illness, working for N.N.A.M.H.S. offers significant advantage. We offer flexible and innovative scheduling in our inpatient facility and outpatient staff members enjoy holidays and weekends off. Preference given to individuals at risk for layoff.
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To Qualify
Education and Experience
1)Licensure by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners or certification by the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine as a Physician Assistant; OR certification of recognition as an Advanced Practitioner of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Special Requirements
1)Current certification of registration or license to prescribe from the Nevada Board of Pharmacy is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
2)Licensure to prescribe controlled substances from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
3)Certification or licensure to dispense controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices from the Nevada State Board of Nursing and Nevada Board of Pharmacy is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
4)Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
5)A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
6)Certification in Basic Life Support is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
7)A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
8)Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this series must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
9)Current licensure by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners; certification by the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine as a Physician Assistant or certification of recognition as an Advanced Practitioner of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse practitioner issued by the Nevada state board of Nursing is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.