Nurse Practitioner

Job Number : 54

Location : Midland

Supervises : N

FLSA : Exempt

Division : MH

Salary : DOE. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift : M-Th 7 : 30am - 5 : 30pm F 8am - 12pm; may require a flexible work schedule; Assigned work hours may change asthe needs of the agency and clients change

Driving required : Y

Travel required : Y

Settings : office; remote

POSITION SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE :

The Nurse Practitioner providespsychiatric services to chronically mentally ill patients in the Bridgesclinics by performing evaluations, medication maintenance and monitoring,hospital consultations, crisis intervention, and documentation. This position facilitates Medicaideligibility determinations, makes referrals for and coordinates and monitorsthe delivery of Medicaid services. TheNurse Practitioner provides clinical supervision and guidance to casemanagement and other direct care staff.

This position works independently,under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodicmeetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHERQUALIFICATIONS :

Education Required : Successful completion of a master,post-master, or doctorate degree from an accredited nurse practitioner orphysician assistant program. Certification in the state of Texas as a Nurse Practitioner or PhysicianAssistant. License to practice psychiatric medicine in Texas also necessary.

Experience Required : At least 1 year experience prescribingpsychiatric medication in an outpatient and / or inpatient setting preferred.

Registration, Certification,Licensure or other Qualifications Required :

• Must maintain a valid TexasDriver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable toPermiaCare's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal historyand background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• Current and valid NursePractitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Must maintain active DEAregistration.
• Must maintain evidence ofsupervision by a licensed psychiatrist via a prescriptive authoritativeagreement with the Texas Medical Board.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES :

MARGINAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not designated as essential for the purposesof ADA; they are still required duties) :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES ANDCOMPETENCIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Abilities Required :

Other (specify) : driving required. May require some travelafter hours and overnight.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS :

ADA Statement : Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement : PermiaCare is committed to hiring andretaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal OpportunityEmployer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, nationalorigin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability,veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected bystate or federal law.

This job description is not designedto cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities maychange or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This jobdescription does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare. Employment is at-will.

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