Nurse Practitioner Hospital Based job located in Vermont

Seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join Behavioral Health Clinic
--Full-time day shift
--Hours per two-week pay period - 36
--Under the direction of the Medical Director and/or physician, the Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides healthcare services to patients by following established standards, procedures and practices in their area of specialty. 
--Obtains detailed history and performs physical or psychological examinations. 
--Performs or orders X-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets results. 
--Administers such therapeutic procedures as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care. 
--Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or medical procedures. 
--Instructs patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance. 
--Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists as required. 
--Maintains required records and writes progress notes on patient charts as to status, treatments and procedures. 
--Provides preventative health care services to long-term patients and arranges consultations and referrals.
--Required:
    - Masters Degree in Nursing or Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Physician Assistant educational program.
    - 2 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in specialty area being sought 
    - Licensed with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation with advanced certification by a national certifying organization recognized by the Vermont Nursing Board’s scope of practice.
    - Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines.

Job ID 1783