Overview

　　St. Luke's Health System is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our collegial and patient focused Behavioral Health team in Twin Falls, Idaho. The selected APP will be expected to float to Canyon View (St. Luke’s In-patient Behavioral Health Facility) to cover one weekend and one night shift every eight weeks.

　　Our care team is made up of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants and mental health therapists that are trained to provide compassionate psychiatric and behavioral health care services. We provide a full spectrum of psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and families with varying diagnoses, including but not limited to: depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, oppositional defiance disorder (ODD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psychosis, dual diagnosis, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) is responsible for providing high-quality healthcare through the diagnosis and treatment of patients with conditions ranging from mild, to acute and/or chronic.

　　JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

　　Graduation from an accredited school with a minimum of a Master’s Degree and certification, as required by the specialty, as well as eligibility to obtain licensure from Idaho to practice as a Nurse Practitioner

　　Must obtain and maintain unrestricted prescriptive authority, DEA, and controlled substance licenses.

　　Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension/expression.

　　Ability to manage a fast-paced, busy clinical environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes.

　　Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards for performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect).

　　WHY ST. LUKE'S?

　　St. Luke’s is Idaho’s largest employer and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in the state. St. Luke’s has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country for the eigth consecutive year, designated by IBM Watson Health Analytics. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in our community. St. Luke’s enjoys an outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization.

　　ABOUT BOISE:

　　Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city—both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. Boise is located on the Boise river in southwestern Idaho. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails.

　　*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

　　Responsibilities

　　The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the response of the human condition through diagnosis and treatment. The NP works under the supervision/sponsorship of designated physician(s) and in collaboration with a team of other providers and staff; promoting a culture of collaboration and support between all providers within the St. Luke's Clinic Medical Group and to support the model of team based, patient-centered care endorsed by physicians and advanced practicing providers within our medical group.

　　-Provide care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, anticipatory guidance, and management to restore, maintain, and improve the health status of the patient. -Perform history and physical exams, acute and episodic care, orders pertinent lab and diagnostic studies with interpretation and consultation. -Initiate and manage appropriate pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic agents, and treatments within the scope of practice. -Establish and document the healthcare plan and treatment, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any healthcare professional to evaluate and follow the treatment plan and subsequent outcome(s). -Recommends strategies to assist SLHS in meeting its critical goals and objectives in the most efficient manner possible; administers recurring or daily functions or processes necessary for systems execution and identifies opportunities for improvement or efficiencies.'-Interact with patients/families in a professional and sensitive manner, and maintain confidentiality. -Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the health care team within facility and any applicable referral agencies. -Accept assignments based on patient census, acuity, needs, and the qualifications and competencies of self and of other staff members. -Attend staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education. Report to work on time and as scheduled. -Contribute to annual reviews of peer performance as requested, assist in data collection, study methods and other development as assigned. -Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, or as pertains to the position and specific department/specialty.

　　Qualifications

　　Education: Graduate education from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or qualifying education as designated by the Idaho Board of Nursing.

　　Experience: 0 years relevant experience.

　　Licenses/Certifications: License and certification, as required by the specialty, or be eligible to obtain licensure from Idaho Board of Nursing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Must obtain and maintain unrestricted prescriptive authority, DEA, and controlled substance licenses

　　Default: Location : City Twin Falls

　　Category Advanced Practice Provider

　　Position Type Full-Time

　　Job Location(s) US-ID-Twin Falls

　　Requisition ID 2024-82666

　　Work Location : Name 414 Shoup Ave W, Suite B, Twin Falls, Southern Idaho Professional Complex