Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PRN

About the role

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan.

Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.

Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.

Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.

Encourage family involvement in patient care.

Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.

Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.

Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.

Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.

May focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.

May prescribe medication.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.
• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan.
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care.
• Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
• May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
• May prescribe medication.

Requirements

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and mental health conditions.
• Experience with medical documentation and charting.
• Ability to manage patient care and prioritize tasks.

Benefits

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• $1000 per day for 8 hours onsite coverage;
• $250 per shift of call coverage.

Pay

$1000 per day for 8 hours onsite coverage; $250 per shift of call coverage.

Schedule

PRN/Weekend Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner coverage.

Benefits

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance;
• Retirement plans;
• Employee assistance programs;
• Flexible spending accounts;
• Telemedicine services;
• Wellness programs.

Acadia Healthcare

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders.