Job Description
Overview
Johnson Memorial Health, in Franklin, Indiana, is looking for an outstanding provider for
our brand-new behavioral unit opening up this year. The Medical Director reviews and implements
patient treatment plans with the treatment team; reviews patient medical records, participates in
hospital meetings and on committees; representing the Program with internal and external key
stakeholders such as providers, regulatory bodies, etc.; directing the inclusion of behavioral
health expertise at all levels of the Program and throughout the client hospital; and accountability
for establishing and meeting utilization goals. Ensures services are provided in accordance with
standards and regulations set forth by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization
(JCAHO), Medicare, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In addition,
Supervisory
Responsibility-
Will provide direction to clinical staff
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work-
This
is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are subject to the needs of the Program which
operates on a 24 hour; seven days a week basis. Â Please refer to Program or Hospital attendance
policy for additional direction on shifts, holidays and attendance.
Work Environment-
NPs work in
close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral
issues. There is the possibility the NP could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or
behavioral issues as part of their daily duties.
This role routinely uses medical equipment
including, but not limited to needles, medicines; and standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Qualifications:
To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential core function satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience, and ability
necessary to perform this job.
Essential Core Functions:
Assess and complete patient diagnoses,
treatment, education and referrals in accordance with Hospital policies
Coordinates patient care
services and activities designed to increase patient census and control cost.
Order and interpret
medical laboratory and psychological tests to determine a patient’s physical and mental state
Review
and amend patient medical histories
Counsel patients and family on preventative care
Perform
treatment intervention medication orders, administration and medical treatment
Medication
reconciliation
Assist in medical emergencies
Work with treatment team in admitting and discharging
patients to and from the Program
Perform as part of the treatment team in planning, coordinating and
implementing the direct care of patients
Conduct physical exams of the patient during admission and
attend to basic medical needs/issues; work with hospitalists to manage more complicated medical
conditions
Conduct rounds on patients
Provide direction and support to clinical staff
Ensure optimal
patient care
Appear in court proceedings as necessary
Assist Program leadership in assessing,
creating and implementing clinical and provider procedures
Follow voluntary and involuntary
procedure/process
Interpret the clinical needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the
patient
Provide telemedicine on-call coverage utilizing tele psychiatry and patient round
psychiatric services for Client’s psychiatric program. Utilize tele psychiatry and patient round
tele psych
Provide on-call services on a twenty-four (24) hour basis at such times as set forth on a
service schedule
Participate as a provider in the Medicare and Medical Assistance programs such
other third-party payment programs as Horizon or Hospital may require
Insure patient dignity and
respect patient values
Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and
psychological support to patients, families and friends
Maintain patient privacy and
confidentiality; and protects operations by keeping patient and program information
confidential
Operate within ethical standards
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, and
outside health and social agencies.
Complete all required documentation relevant to patients in a
timely, efficient manner. This includes but is not limited
to
Records
Reports
Charts
Claims
Progress Notes
Evaluations
Admission/Discharge paperwork
Adhere
to Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Policies & Procedures
Assure quality of
care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and
regulatory standards
As needed, and using approved methods, assist in safely placing patients in
seclusion or restraints; observe suicide/seclusion precautions; including physical requirements for
physical holds and safe transport of patients
Maintain continuity among the clinical team by
documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Protect patients and
employees by adhering to safety standards; infection-control policies and protocols; medication
administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations
Use hygienic practices
and teach patient hygienic practices
Complete all required staff competencies per program
regulations in a timely manner
Renew licenses and certifications in a timely manner
Participate in
individual, group, and family psychotherapy and educational seminars as appropriate
Ensure
operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; and
evaluating new equipment and techniques
Provide feedback to supervisor on ongoing basis in regard to
concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Audit charts
Orient or mentor new clinical staff as
needed
Other duties as assigned
Other Duties:Â
Please note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or
without notice.
Job Specifications:
Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience
Doctoral
Degree with a current, active, valid unrestricted state license
Board certified Psychiatrist highly
preferred
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (two years of post-graduate
education after completing a four-year degree).
Maintain a current federal Drug Enforcement Agency
license
Not be a Sanctioned Provider
Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience in behavioral
healthcare
Minimum five (5) years in hospital administration
Knowledge of state and federal health
insurance regulations
Previous experience in behavioral health working with geriatric, adult and/or
adolescent populations
Willing and able to obtain appropriate credentials and privileges required to
provide services to the client Hospital
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required
Utilizing the
person as a whole wellness approach
Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and violence of others
appropriately
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to manage stress
appropriately
Proficient in applicable software applications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Above
average organizational skills
Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to
clinical duties
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
Comfortable working in confined
or crowded areas
Comfortable working alone or in a team environment
Language Skills
Proficient
written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend complicated clinical
instructions and correspondence
Ability to write detailed clinical correspondence
Proficient in
grammar and spelling as it relates to clinical duties
Ability to effectively present information in
one-on-one and small group situations to Program leadership, employees, patients, patients’ family
members, etc.
Hospital Description
Johnson Memorial Health (JMH) is county-owned and has served the
citizens of Johnson County immediately south of Indianapolis since 1947. With 125 staffed beds the
hospital has a number of specialty programs. Among them are a comprehensive cancer services, breast
center, peripheral vascular lab, Interventional radiology, cardiovascular testing center, sleep
center, wound care center, diabetes care program, acute rehabilitation center, spine surgery,
orthopedic and sports medicine services, ENT services, critical and progressive care units, and a
renal dialysis service on the JMH campus.
A year ago, Johnson Memorial Health became a member of the
Mayo Clinic Care Network — a select group of carefully vetted, independent healthcare organizations
with special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, resources, and expertise. Patients continue to benefit
from Mayo Clinic and care network members working together to provide patients with the care they
need, close to home, at no additional cost and with added peace of mind.
The hospital completed a
$12.5 million expansion and modernization of the surgery unit in 2012. In 2024, JMH will open a
29-bed inpatient behavior health hospital on the campus.
Community Description
Johnson County’s
projected population is 148,000. Over the last decade it has consistently been the 3rd or 4th
fastest growing county in the state of Indiana. Franklin is located about 25 miles south of downtown
Indianapolis, making trips into Indianapolis for dining, sporting or cultural events an easy drive
of less than 30 minutes. Access to Indianapolis International Airport is a 30-to-45-minute commute,
depending on your location in Johnson County. The county boasts a wide variety of housing options
and with its location provides easy access to the University of Indianapolis and Indiana, Purdue,
Butler, Ball State and Indiana State universities. All are located less than 90 miles from Johnson
County. The highly regarded Franklin College, a four-year liberal arts college, is a few minutes
away from the hospital in Franklin. Johnson County is blessed with excellent public-school systems
and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Greenwood Park Mall is Indiana’s second
largest enclosed mall, located on the northern border of Johnson County. It is a shopping and dining
destination point for Central Indiana. The Edinburgh Outlet Mall anchors the county’s southern
border at U.S. 31 and I-65.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Medical Director
- Location: Franklin, Indiana 46131
- Contact: Bianca McKinney
About the Company:
Johnson Memorial Health is county-owned and has served the citizens of Johnson County immediately
south of Indianapolis since 1947. With just over 100 staffed beds the hospital has a number of
specialty programs. Among them are a comprehensive cancer services, breast center, cath and
peripheral vascular lab, cardiovascular testing center, sleep center, wound care center, diabetes
care program, acute rehabilitation center, spine surgery, orthopedic and sports medicine services,
ENT services, critical and progressive care units and a renal dialysis service on the JMH
campus.
Johnson Memorial Health maintains a 12-bed Maternity Center built entirely on the LDRP
concept. The Unit also has a special procedures room where all C-sections are performed. Patients
and the medical staff have access to 24-7 anesthesia coverage and the unit staffs a level 1 nursery.
The hospital maintains a close relationship with Riley Children’s Hospital which is utilized for
newborn critical care transfers. The transfer rate over the past five years as ranged from a low of
1% to a high of 3.5% of all births. Over the last five years the Unit has averaged 500 births per
year and that volume is growing.
The hospital completed a $12.5 million expansion and modernization
of the surgery unit in 2012.
In 2010 Johnson Memorial Health entered into a clinical collaboration
agreement with Community Health Network in Indianapolis. The agreement sets up a system for JMH and
the CHN to pool resources and market strength to jointly develop new programs and services in the
Johnson County market. The agreement has no effect on the hospital’s ownership or management, as it
will remain a county-owned hospital, directed by its own board of trustees and administrative team.