Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Essential Functions:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.