Job Description
FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1.00 / 40 / 1st Shift (United States of America)
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Plans and directs care in the clinic independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, providing behavioral health care to individuals and families that emphasize health promotion and disease intervention. This includes, but is not limited to, comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests within the scope of expertise and organizational protocols.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education, Experience, and Training
a. Successful completion of a masters or doctorate nursing program that meets the Commission on Collegiate Nurse Education of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission standards.
b. Licensed to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
c. Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by one of the following: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
d. Must possess current Iowa Registered Nurse License.
e. Must possess a current DEA registration and State of Iowa Controlled Substances Act registration.
f. Must possess the ability to function independently under general guidance of the supervising Physician and the policies and procedures of the institution.
g. Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
h. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
i. Must maintain emotional stability in emergency situations.
j. Must possess valid certifications as determined by hospital privilege delineation.
k. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
2. Physical Requirements
a. Sitting - Approximately 25% of shift.
b. Standing - Approximately 50% of shift.
c. Walking - Approximately 25% of shift.
d. Lifting - Approximately 25 pounds.
e. Twisting - Infrequent.
f. Bending - Infrequent.
g. Squat/Kneel - Not a requirement.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.
Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.
Job Tags
Contract work, Shift work, Day shift,