POSITION SUMMARY

Completes TGC inpatient hospital or residential unit admission physical and neurologic examinations within 24 hours of admission, as assigned.

POSITION DUTIES

- Performs inpatient and residential (as assigned) initial and ongoing evaluation and management services by interviewing member, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations, medical history, orders; prescribing medications as appropriate; obtaining informed consent; formulating overall assessment and diagnoses; and completing accurate and thorough documentation as per policy.

- Treats members by utilizing evidence-based practices and best practices.

- Collaborates with the psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses in TGC's psychiatric hospital, residential units, and primary care, as assigned, in the management of nonpsychiatric disorders.

- Refers members to a physician or another health care provider if the referral will protect the health and welfare of the member and consults with a physician and other health care providers if a situation or condition occurs in a member that is beyond knowledge and experience as per ARS R4-19-508.

- Enhances Medical Staff department's and The Guidance Center's reputation and community value by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and providing excellent, responsive, and welcoming customer service to internal and external customers and stakeholders.

- Assures high quality and safe services for members and staff by enforcing and adhering to policies, procedures, standards, rules, The Joint Commission requirements, and legal regulations; and by utilizing a trauma-informed perspective.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

-  Provide high quality customer service to internal and external customers.

-  Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

-  Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

-  Participate in Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Processes of the agency.

-  Complete all TGC required trainings on time.

-  Maintains a high level of professionalism while performing job functions.

-  Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn.

-  This position is 100% onsite, in the state of Arizona.

-  This position is categorized as essential staff.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

- MD/DO from an accredited medical school or successful completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Education program (ARNP) with a focus in primary care

- Current and valid Arizona MD/DO license with no restrictions or current Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Certification

- Ability to complete credentialing and privileging by TGC and all contracted health plans

- Strong computer and electronic medical record skills

- Ability to complete concurrent documentation in order to minimize after-hours work

- Valid Driver License with No Restrictions

- Must possess or be able to obtain a State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

- Minimum age 21 years old

Preferred:

- Current DEA license preferred

- Experience with individuals who have behavioral health and substance use disorders

ACCOMMODATIONS

TGC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities unless it would cause undue hardship.  We define reasonable accommodation as any change in the work environment or in the way a job is performed that enables a person with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities.  We will make a good faith effort to list any special requirements in our job descriptions. 

The physical demands of this position warrant: Medium Work: Occasionally exerting 20-50 pounds of force or frequently exerting 10-25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body; walking or standing to a significant degree.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Under Federal confidentiality laws, personnel of the Clinic may not disclose information about clients or personnel to anyone outside the Clinic without the person's prior written consent and may not disclose this information to others within the Clinic except on a "need to know basis". This includes any identifying information concerning current, past or prospective clients or personnel.