OVERVIEW:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide daily psychiatric oversight of patients in a free standing inpatient psychiatric facility working alongside with the Chief Medical Officer and multidisciplinary treatment team Diagnose and treat psychiatric acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a psychiatric healthcare team. Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan with clinical team Assess, document and medicate 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 through diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL 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. One or more years’ experience as an RN with the patient population of the facility line of business required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Nurse Practitioner license required, per state regulations/requirements, may also require a current DEA license.