"Description Summary:
Provide direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in specialty areas as assigned.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILTIES:
Achieve Results
1. Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
2. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
3. Provide leadership and direction to non-physician clinic staff.
4. Effect overall clinic results.
5. Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
6. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Operational Excellence
7. Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
8. Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
Relationship Management
9. Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families.
10. Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
11. Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff.
12. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
Professionalism & Stewardship
13. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
14. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
Leadership
15. As assigned by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) can supervise, lead and direct the work of Nurse Practioners, Physician Assistants, Mid-Level Providers, externs, interns and any other support staff assigned.
16. Supervise new and less experienced medical Providers on their job duties.
17. Assist CMO in recruiting, performance evaluation, retention and employee coaching activities.
18. Assist CMO in developing divisional orientations and job training programs for new hires.
19. Assist CMO in providing direct patient care and services in the assigned unit.
20. Assist to monitor patients throughout the shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly.
21. Assist to address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction.
22. Assist to serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Major Tasks & Duties:
• Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions.
• Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studies including CTs & MRIs.
• Performing medical procedures.
• Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation.
• Write/Dictate progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
• Conducting follow-up patient care.
• Providing health education to patients and families.
• Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
• Teaching and training illness prevention.
• Actively participate in community health education.
• Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Are among front line medical providers in emergency disaster services.
Essential Functions/Key Competencies:
• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
• Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate a high level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Non-essential Functions:
• Supports the organization as needed.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution supplemented by completion of a one-year internship and residency in an approved hospital; and Board Certified or Board Eligible in the field of medical specialty;
• Valid license to practice medicine in the US Virgin Islands. Current CPR (BLS), ACLS and or PALS as warranted by specialty. Current DEA Certificate.
Professional:
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines.
Physical/mental demands:
• Occasional lifting of 40 – 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs
• Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity required
• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time
• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required
• Normal overtime/extended work hours
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Classification:
X Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure *to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
Category III: Job classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
"Description Summary:
Provide direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in specialty areas as assigned.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILTIES:
Achieve Results
1. Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
2. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
3. Provide leadership and direction to non-physician clinic staff.
4. Effect overall clinic results.
5. Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
6. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Operational Excellence
7. Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
8. Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
Relationship Management
9. Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families.
10. Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
11. Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff.
12. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
Professionalism & Stewardship
13. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
14. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
Leadership
15. As assigned by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) can supervise, lead and direct the work of Nurse Practioners, Physician Assistants, Mid-Level Providers, externs, interns and any other support staff assigned.
16. Supervise new and less experienced medical Providers on their job duties.
17. Assist CMO in recruiting, performance evaluation, retention and employee coaching activities.
18. Assist CMO in developing divisional orientations and job training programs for new hires.
19. Assist CMO in providing direct patient care and services in the assigned unit.
20. Assist to monitor patients throughout the shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly.
21. Assist to address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction.
22. Assist to serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Major Tasks & Duties:
• Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions.
• Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studies including CTs & MRIs.
• Performing medical procedures.
• Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation.
• Write/Dictate progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
• Conducting follow-up patient care.
• Providing health education to patients and families.
• Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
• Teaching and training illness prevention.
• Actively participate in community health education.
• Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Are among front line medical providers in emergency disaster services.
Essential Functions/Key Competencies:
• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
• Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate a high level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Non-essential Functions:
• Supports the organization as needed.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution supplemented by completion of a one-year internship and residency in an approved hospital; and Board Certified or Board Eligible in the field of medical specialty;
• Valid license to practice medicine in the US Virgin Islands. Current CPR (BLS), ACLS and or PALS as warranted by specialty. Current DEA Certificate.
Professional:
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines.
Physical/mental demands:
• Occasional lifting of 40 – 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs
• Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity required
• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time
• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required
• Normal overtime/extended work hours
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Classification:
X Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure *to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
Category III: Job classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
"Description Summary:
Provide direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in specialty areas as assigned.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILTIES:
Achieve Results
1. Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
2. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
3. Provide leadership and direction to non-physician clinic staff.
4. Effect overall clinic results.
5. Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
6. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Operational Excellence
7. Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
8. Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
Relationship Management
9. Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families.
10. Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
11. Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff.
12. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
Professionalism & Stewardship
13. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
14. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
Leadership
15. As assigned by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) can supervise, lead and direct the work of Nurse Practioners, Physician Assistants, Mid-Level Providers, externs, interns and any other support staff assigned.
16. Supervise new and less experienced medical Providers on their job duties.
17. Assist CMO in recruiting, performance evaluation, retention and employee coaching activities.
18. Assist CMO in developing divisional orientations and job training programs for new hires.
19. Assist CMO in providing direct patient care and services in the assigned unit.
20. Assist to monitor patients throughout the shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly.
21. Assist to address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction.
22. Assist to serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Major Tasks & Duties:
• Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions.
• Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studies including CTs & MRIs.
• Performing medical procedures.
• Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation.
• Write/Dictate progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
• Conducting follow-up patient care.
• Providing health education to patients and families.
• Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
• Teaching and training illness prevention.
• Actively participate in community health education.
• Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Are among front line medical providers in emergency disaster services.
Essential Functions/Key Competencies:
• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
• Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate a high level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Non-essential Functions:
• Supports the organization as needed.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution supplemented by completion of a one-year internship and residency in an approved hospital; and Board Certified or Board Eligible in the field of medical specialty;
• Valid license to practice medicine in the US Virgin Islands. Current CPR (BLS), ACLS and or PALS as warranted by specialty. Current DEA Certificate.
Professional:
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines.
Physical/mental demands:
• Occasional lifting of 40 – 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs
• Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity required
• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time
• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required
• Normal overtime/extended work hours
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Classification:
X Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure *to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
Category III: Job classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
Under general direction, cleans all areas of FHC facilities by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
2. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Housekeeping/operations division.
3. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
4. Detail company fleet, as requested.
5. Performs terminal/detailed cleaning of the patient rooms by following a check list or as instructed by OR personnel
6. Observes safety precautions at all times.
7. Rotates within FHC sites and completes work assignments in a timely manner.
8. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
9. Uses and maintains equipment properly.
10. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
11. Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
12. Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
13. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
14. Replenishes supplies.
15. Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
16. Works day, evening or night shifts as assigned.
17. Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
18. Maintains age specific safety precautions.
19. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
20. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
21. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
22. Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean, strip and wax floors on a rotating basis.
23. Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
24. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education
Skills and abilities:
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Non-Essential Functions:
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Emergency Preparedness training and availability. FHC is a first responder and required to respond in the event of a natural disaster all Operations division employees are required to return to work, immediately following a natural disaster.
Education and Training:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or/and Spanish.
Physical/mental demands:
The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Working irregular hours including call hours.
2. Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
3. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
4. Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
5. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds’ maximum weight to lift and carry.
6. Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
Work will be performed in the office and in community settings. Standard precautions apply, including knowledge of universal precautions related to blood borne pathogens.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (Please Check One):
☐Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☒Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
Under general direction, cleans all areas of FHC facilities by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
2. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Housekeeping/operations division.
3. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
4. Detail company fleet, as requested.
5. Performs terminal/detailed cleaning of the patient rooms by following a check list or as instructed by OR personnel
6. Observes safety precautions at all times.
7. Rotates within FHC sites and completes work assignments in a timely manner.
8. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
9. Uses and maintains equipment properly.
10. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
11. Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
12. Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
13. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
14. Replenishes supplies.
15. Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
16. Works day, evening or night shifts as assigned.
17. Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
18. Maintains age specific safety precautions.
19. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
20. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
21. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
22. Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean, strip and wax floors on a rotating basis.
23. Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
24. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education
Skills and abilities:
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Non-Essential Functions:
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Emergency Preparedness training and availability. FHC is a first responder and required to respond in the event of a natural disaster all Operations division employees are required to return to work, immediately following a natural disaster.
Education and Training:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or/and Spanish.
Physical/mental demands:
The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Working irregular hours including call hours.
2. Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
3. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
4. Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
5. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds’ maximum weight to lift and carry.
6. Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
Work will be performed in the office and in community settings. Standard precautions apply, including knowledge of universal precautions related to blood borne pathogens.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (Please Check One):
☐Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☒Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
Under general direction, cleans all areas of FHC facilities by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
2. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Housekeeping/operations division.
3. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
4. Detail company fleet, as requested.
5. Performs terminal/detailed cleaning of the patient rooms by following a check list or as instructed by OR personnel
6. Observes safety precautions at all times.
7. Rotates within FHC sites and completes work assignments in a timely manner.
8. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
9. Uses and maintains equipment properly.
10. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
11. Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
12. Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
13. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
14. Replenishes supplies.
15. Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
16. Works day, evening or night shifts as assigned.
17. Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
18. Maintains age specific safety precautions.
19. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
20. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
21. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
22. Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean, strip and wax floors on a rotating basis.
23. Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
24. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education
Skills and abilities:
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Non-Essential Functions:
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Emergency Preparedness training and availability. FHC is a first responder and required to respond in the event of a natural disaster all Operations division employees are required to return to work, immediately following a natural disaster.
Education and Training:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or/and Spanish.
Physical/mental demands:
The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Working irregular hours including call hours.
2. Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
3. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
4. Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
5. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds’ maximum weight to lift and carry.
6. Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
Work will be performed in the office and in community settings. Standard precautions apply, including knowledge of universal precautions related to blood borne pathogens.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (Please Check One):
☐Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☒Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
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"Description Summary:
Under general direction, cleans all areas of FHC facilities by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, ground maintenance and light construction work. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
2. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Maintenance Services Division.
3. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
4. Performs detailed cleaning of the exam rooms by following check list or as instructed by OR personnel
5. Rotates within FHC sites and completes work assignments in a timely manner.
6. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
7. Uses and maintains equipment properly.
8. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
9. Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
10. Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
11. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
12. Replenishes supplies.
13. Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
14. Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
15. Works day, evening or night shifts as assigned.
16. Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
17. Observes safety precautions at all times.
18. Maintains age specific safety precautions.
19. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
20. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
21. Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean, strip and wax floors on a rotating basis.
22. Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
23. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education
24. Performs maintenance tasks to ensure the grounds and facilities are kept pristine at all times; inclusive of cutting grass, trimming hedges, trash removal and assembling furniture.
Skills and abilities:
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Non-Essential Functions:
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Emergency Preparedness training and availability. FHC is a public health responder and required to respond in the event of a natural disaster.
Education and Training:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or/and Spanish.
Physical/mental demands:
The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Working irregular hours including call hours.
2. Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
3. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
4. Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
5. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds’ maximum weight to lift and carry.
6. Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
Work will be performed in the office and community settings. Standard precautions apply, including knowledge of universal precautions related to blood borne pathogens.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (Please Check One):
☐Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☒Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
"Description Summary:
Under general direction, cleans all areas of FHC facilities by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, ground maintenance and light construction work. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
2. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Maintenance Services Division.
3. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
4. Performs detailed cleaning of the exam rooms by following check list or as instructed by OR personnel
5. Rotates within FHC sites and completes work assignments in a timely manner.
6. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
7. Uses and maintains equipment properly.
8. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
9. Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
10. Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
11. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
12. Replenishes supplies.
13. Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
14. Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
15. Works day, evening or night shifts as assigned.
16. Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
17. Observes safety precautions at all times.
18. Maintains age specific safety precautions.
19. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
20. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
21. Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean, strip and wax floors on a rotating basis.
22. Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
23. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education
24. Performs maintenance tasks to ensure the grounds and facilities are kept pristine at all times; inclusive of cutting grass, trimming hedges, trash removal and assembling furniture.
Skills and abilities:
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Non-Essential Functions:
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Emergency Preparedness training and availability. FHC is a public health responder and required to respond in the event of a natural disaster.
Education and Training:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or/and Spanish.
Physical/mental demands:
The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Working irregular hours including call hours.
2. Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
3. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
4. Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
5. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds’ maximum weight to lift and carry.
6. Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
Work will be performed in the office and community settings. Standard precautions apply, including knowledge of universal precautions related to blood borne pathogens.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (Please Check One):
☐Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☒Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
"Description Summary:
Under general direction, cleans all areas of FHC facilities by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, ground maintenance and light construction work. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
2. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Maintenance Services Division.
3. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
4. Performs detailed cleaning of the exam rooms by following check list or as instructed by OR personnel
5. Rotates within FHC sites and completes work assignments in a timely manner.
6. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
7. Uses and maintains equipment properly.
8. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
9. Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
10. Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
11. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
12. Replenishes supplies.
13. Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
14. Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
15. Works day, evening or night shifts as assigned.
16. Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
17. Observes safety precautions at all times.
18. Maintains age specific safety precautions.
19. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
20. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
21. Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean, strip and wax floors on a rotating basis.
22. Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
23. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education
24. Performs maintenance tasks to ensure the grounds and facilities are kept pristine at all times; inclusive of cutting grass, trimming hedges, trash removal and assembling furniture.
Skills and abilities:
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Non-Essential Functions:
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Emergency Preparedness training and availability. FHC is a public health responder and required to respond in the event of a natural disaster.
Education and Training:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or/and Spanish.
Physical/mental demands:
The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Working irregular hours including call hours.
2. Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
3. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
4. Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
5. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds’ maximum weight to lift and carry.
6. Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
Work will be performed in the office and community settings. Standard precautions apply, including knowledge of universal precautions related to blood borne pathogens.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (Please Check One):
☐Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☒Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
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EOE STATEMENT: FREDERIKSTED HEALTH CARE, INC. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Frederiksted Health Care, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center. FHC has served has served the community of St. Croix since 2000 with the mission “To provide non-discriminatory, evidence-based, affordable, and accessible health care to the community of St. Croix”.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DECLARATION: FHC is a provider of public health services. FHC and its staff maintains an ethical responsibility to remain ready and available to serve in the event of a Natural Disaster or during a declaration for a State of Emergency. FHC and its staff must be prepared to support the local government and/or the Virgin Islands community with access to health care. Therefore, all employees must be aware that they may be required to report to work, as proscribed by the Chief Executive Officer.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: (approximately +/- 50%)
Description Summary:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will address the behavioral health needs of clients by conducting psychiatric evaluation, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will coordinate with other behavior health and primary medical providers and support care management within the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) integrated model. The candidate will be certified (waivered) in the treatment of drug addiction and will assess and assist with staff development related to behavioral health and addiction treatment. The primary function of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to diagnose, prescribe medication, monitors medications side effects and participates in the treatment process.
Responsibilities
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.Plans and provides nursing care for patients.Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.Arranges further medical attention when necessary.Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.Maintains patient confidentiality.Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnosis based upon correct interpretation of findings.Evaluates patient needs for immediate nursing intervention, consultation, and other health team referrals.Monitors all aspects of the therapeutic regimen.Records patient responses and progress.Advises patient/or parent/guardian and family regarding nursing needs; Provides for these needs as appropriate.Advises patient and/or parent/guardian and family on other therapeutic measures.Counsels patients and/or parent/guardian and family as to findings; refers patient to licensed physician for necessary follow-up and treatment.Performs, orders, and interprets routine laboratory tests. Provides health education and counseling to children, parents, and families including the psycho—social dimensions in the area of nutrition, psycho—motor development, and family life and the cultural and social implications.Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.Complete all trainings as required by HRSA.Performs all other related duties as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients.Knowledge of social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders.Knowledge of medical and psychological terminology.Knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients.Knowledge of control, preparation and administration of medications.Knowledge of regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients.Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.Knowledge of symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients.Knowledge of medical and psychiatric emergency procedures.Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients.Ability to develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients.Ability to keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress.Ability to comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.Ability to obtain clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic information, and interpret the resultant data.Ability to use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis.Ability to utilize historical, clinical, and biophysical data in collaboration with physicians to formulate a diagnosis.Ability to initiate appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational interventions including consultations and referrals.Ability to evaluate and document responses to interventions and modify the plan of care as indicated.Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.Education and Experience
Requires current USVI licensure as a Nurse Practitioner from the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure
Graduation from an accredited program of nursing and possession of a valid and current Nurse Practitioner license.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure:
☒Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☐Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
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