LUMIERE HEALING CENTER
JOB POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
POSITION: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (A.R.N.P.)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Medical Director
SUPERVISED BY: Medical Director
POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: None
INTERRELATIONSHIPS: Maintains open communication lines with the Clinical
Director, Medical Director, program and facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, patients and families.
Liaison with community agencies, vendors, and payors of health services as assigned by Clinical Director.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The A.R.N.P. provides direct patient care services within the scope of their A.R.N.P. License in collaboration with other members of the facility’s treatment staff; under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director.
Supports the policies, rules and regulations of the facility; and acts in compliance with federal, state and other regulatory bodies and agencies. Assists with the overall medical quality management of the facility, providing guidance for treatment staff members as assigned by Medical Director.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
1. EDUCATION: Graduated from an accredited A.R.N.P., recognized by
the State of Florida; and maintains compliance to State
of Florida issued continuing education requirements.
2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two-year experience in hospital based or
outpatient medical practice setting, serving in an
A.R.N.P. role.
3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensed to practice as an A.R.N.P. within the State of
Florida.
Current CPR Certification
4. SKILLS/ABILITIES: Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the
Discipline of Medicine by A.R.N.P.’s.
Adheres to the Association For Ambulatory Behavioral
Healthcare Code of Ethics
Knowledge of Infection Control Guidelines.
Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written
Communication Skills
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding
Patient Confidentiality
Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace
Knowledge of Workplace Violence Prevention
Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Compliance
5. GENERAL EDUCATIONAL See Attachment
DEVELOPMENT:
6. APTITUDES: See Attachment
7. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS Adults and Adolescent patients.
SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY:
8. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Familiar with community resources
9. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT
1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Position requires work in a temperature-controlled
environment; 80% - 90% of the time spent indoors.
Potential exposure to violent situations.
Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or
other potentially infectious materials.
2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED: Computer Dictation Machinery
Fax Machine Xerox Machine
Telephone System Physician Equipment
3. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: See Attachment
4. JOB CATEGORY UNIVERSAL Routine tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids,
PRECAUTIONS: and/or tissues. Category One – See Addendum
5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: As required by A.R.N.P. indicated procedures
6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS: None
7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: Medium/High Risk Level
OTHER AREAS
1. SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION: Direct supervision is provided by the Clinical Director
on an individual basis, as determined necessary by the
Clinical Director.
2. PERFORMANCE/PROFICIENCY Performance standards are integrated within the position
STANDARDS: responsibilities. The principle functions of the position
identified shall not be considered as a complete
description of the all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.
3. REASON FOR JOB See Attachment
RESPONSIBILITY/FUNCTION:
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION
1. Provides A.R.N.P. knowledge base as a resource for the design and implementation of clinical activities as designated by patient’s individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan.
2. Performs psychiatric assessments, health and physical examinations, psychiatric consultations, medication management services and other direct psychiatrist/physician services for patients being evaluated for and/or admitted to the facility as assigned.
3. Assure appropriateness of initial patient admissions and continuing patient care through application accepted practices as an A.R.N.P.
4. Provide after hours on-call coverage to coordinate any emergency medical or psychiatric need responses for facility patients as assigned.
5. Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings on a weekly basis or more frequently as required to coordinate and review the delivery of patient care
6. Provide in-service education for facility employees, as indicated and assigned.
7. Participates in facility performance improvement and utilization review activities.
8. Conducts peer review as assigned.
9. Participate in the formulation and review of facility policy and procedures as assigned.
10. Participate in the formulation of a community resources network to assure a continuum of care for patients upon discharge from the facility as assigned.
11. Work with facility executive and clinical staff on matters of facility development and major policy issues relating to the delivery of patient care as assigned.
12. Assure completion of all A.R.N.P. documentation, to include progress notes, orders, assessments, and discharge summaries; in a professional, legible and timely manner in keeping with A.R.N.P. practice standards.
13. Be available for consultation to patients; their family members; and their significant others at the facility; per established terms of agreement.
14. Complete facility provided A.R.N.P. credentialing applications on forms provided by the facility.
15. Provide on-site A.R.N.P. services at facility, per terms of established agreement.
16. Develops and implements action plans, as needed, to correct problems or issues identified.
17. Complies with required hours in accordance with contract agreement.
18. Collaborates with the Infection Control Nurse/Director of Nursing regarding Infection Control issues and findings.
19. Abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines as required.
20. Assists in ensuring State and Federal regulations, and JCAHO standards are met and maintained.
21. Coordination and delineation of above noted and additional A.R.N.P. services to be managed and supervised through ongoing contact with the facility’s Medical Director, Administrator, Clinical
Director, and Director of Nursing.
CERTIFICATION OF RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING
I hereby certify that I have reviewed a complete copy of my position description and workplace environment and understand my duties, responsibilities and workplace environment as described in the job description. I agree to perform the duties herein.
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Employee Signature Date Supervisor Signature & Title Date
Job Type: Part-time
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Work setting:
- Inpatient
- In-person
- Outpatient
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Chester, OH 45069: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Work Location: In person