MID-LEVEL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
State of Nevada (NV), Sparks, NV, United States
Position Overview
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) is looking for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to deliver mental health care to adult psychiatric clients in the Outpatient Medication Clinic.
Key duties include performing psychiatric intake evaluations, diagnosing and treating a variety of mental illnesses, conducting follow‑up medication management appointments, ordering and analyzing tests, providing referrals for additional healthcare in the community, and maintaining accurate, current health records. The successful candidate will work as a team member with other APRNs, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, service coordinators, therapists, financial benefit coordinators, and other mental health support staff.
Outpatient services are available Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. This position works closely with clients receiving care through the Mental Health Court, Competency Court, and intensive service coordination teams.
Responsibilities
Perform psychiatric intake evaluations, diagnose and treat a variety of mental illnesses, conduct follow‑up medication management appointments, order and analyze tests, provide referrals for additional healthcare, and maintain accurate health records.
Assess health status and manage patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings; take, record, and interpret medical histories; perform or initiate diagnostic procedures; develop treatment plans and oversee implementation within the standards of medical practice for the specialty area.
Assess patients’ psychological and physical conditions, consult and refer as needed with other health care professionals; review and evaluate response to health problems and modify treatment programs as needed.
Prescribe and dispense medications as allowed by the practice setting and state law in accordance with established protocol; monitor patients for medication side effects, allergic reactions, and adjust the medication regime as needed.
Evaluate and triage patients in trauma/cardiac emergencies and patients with life‑threatening chronic conditions; provide emergency medical treatments, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and first aid required to stabilize a patient’s condition until a physician can be consulted or a higher level of care facility is involved.
Maintain accurate records documenting all physical findings, diagnoses, and treatments, including medications and changes in health status; prepare written reports, records, and summaries.
Maintain safety, health, and well‑being of individuals in the therapeutic environment; follow facility procedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of actions taken and document as required.
Provide education and counseling to patients and families to promote good health habits; provide health‑related education and training to staff.
May supervise other health professionals, para‑professionals, and other personnel and/or delegate direct care duties consistent with licensure, certification, and competency and as allowed in the practice setting.
Adhere to community and accreditation standards in the care and treatment of patients, taking timely, appropriate measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Licensure
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Nurse Practitioner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detailed knowledge of:
documentation process.
Working knowledge of:
human anatomy, advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology; current medical terminology; medical diagnoses and major signs and symptoms including familiarity with ICD diagnostic and procedure manuals and, for those working in a psychiatric specialty, the DSM; physical examination methods and techniques; practices, methods, and procedures used in the facility to which assigned; medication protocols including therapeutic effects, side effects and toxicity, and common dosages; medical diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions; community health standards; universal precautions and infection control techniques and procedures; operation and use of standard medical equipment.
Ability to:
interview patients to elicit information concerning illness and health history, symptoms and/or complaints; clinically assess, diagnose, and treat illness and health conditions; properly interpret results of examinations, laboratory tests and X‑rays; develop, implement, and evaluate a medical care plan; provide patient education and counseling; prepare and maintain medical records, charts and reports; provide emergency medical treatment to ill and injured persons; maintain patient confidentiality; develop and maintain effective working relationships with medical colleagues, preceptor and patients; deal effectively with personnel and staffing issues; delegate appropriate assignments to subordinate staff.
Contact Information
Recruiter: Jennifer Kauble – jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
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Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) is looking for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to deliver mental health care to adult psychiatric clients in the Outpatient Medication Clinic.
Key duties include performing psychiatric intake evaluations, diagnosing and treating a variety of mental illnesses, conducting follow‑up medication management appointments, ordering and analyzing tests, providing referrals for additional healthcare in the community, and maintaining accurate, current health records. The successful candidate will work as a team member with other APRNs, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, service coordinators, therapists, financial benefit coordinators, and other mental health support staff.
Outpatient services are available Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. This position works closely with clients receiving care through the Mental Health Court, Competency Court, and intensive service coordination teams.
Responsibilities
Perform psychiatric intake evaluations, diagnose and treat a variety of mental illnesses, conduct follow‑up medication management appointments, order and analyze tests, provide referrals for additional healthcare, and maintain accurate health records.
Assess health status and manage patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings; take, record, and interpret medical histories; perform or initiate diagnostic procedures; develop treatment plans and oversee implementation within the standards of medical practice for the specialty area.
Assess patients’ psychological and physical conditions, consult and refer as needed with other health care professionals; review and evaluate response to health problems and modify treatment programs as needed.
Prescribe and dispense medications as allowed by the practice setting and state law in accordance with established protocol; monitor patients for medication side effects, allergic reactions, and adjust the medication regime as needed.
Evaluate and triage patients in trauma/cardiac emergencies and patients with life‑threatening chronic conditions; provide emergency medical treatments, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and first aid required to stabilize a patient’s condition until a physician can be consulted or a higher level of care facility is involved.
Maintain accurate records documenting all physical findings, diagnoses, and treatments, including medications and changes in health status; prepare written reports, records, and summaries.
Maintain safety, health, and well‑being of individuals in the therapeutic environment; follow facility procedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of actions taken and document as required.
Provide education and counseling to patients and families to promote good health habits; provide health‑related education and training to staff.
May supervise other health professionals, para‑professionals, and other personnel and/or delegate direct care duties consistent with licensure, certification, and competency and as allowed in the practice setting.
Adhere to community and accreditation standards in the care and treatment of patients, taking timely, appropriate measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Licensure
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Nurse Practitioner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detailed knowledge of:
documentation process.
Working knowledge of:
human anatomy, advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology; current medical terminology; medical diagnoses and major signs and symptoms including familiarity with ICD diagnostic and procedure manuals and, for those working in a psychiatric specialty, the DSM; physical examination methods and techniques; practices, methods, and procedures used in the facility to which assigned; medication protocols including therapeutic effects, side effects and toxicity, and common dosages; medical diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions; community health standards; universal precautions and infection control techniques and procedures; operation and use of standard medical equipment.
Ability to:
interview patients to elicit information concerning illness and health history, symptoms and/or complaints; clinically assess, diagnose, and treat illness and health conditions; properly interpret results of examinations, laboratory tests and X‑rays; develop, implement, and evaluate a medical care plan; provide patient education and counseling; prepare and maintain medical records, charts and reports; provide emergency medical treatment to ill and injured persons; maintain patient confidentiality; develop and maintain effective working relationships with medical colleagues, preceptor and patients; deal effectively with personnel and staffing issues; delegate appropriate assignments to subordinate staff.
Contact Information
Recruiter: Jennifer Kauble – jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr