Psych Nurse Practitioner

2 days ago


Longview, United States Hickory Recovery Network Full time
Job Description - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Department: Nursing/Behavioral Health

Direct Report to: Medical Director or assigned Psychiatrist

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

All Candidates must be licensed by the State of Texas with no stipulations. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for the care and needs of patients in an acute psychiatric hospital. The Practitioner will be responsible for performing comprehensive examinations, Psychiatric evaluations, and daily rounding on mental health units, including geri-psych. NP will be responsible for conducting the initial patient evalutation for intake. NP prescribes medication and medication treatment interventions consistent with patient's needs. NP must be able to work with a team and complete tasks including; Coordinating and communicating treatments, medical plans, and records to other parts of the behavioral health team, ordering and administering diagnostic, medical histories and requirements including prescription needs, and primary care needs for incoming patients. The NP must be able to perform all duties independently and use safe practice standards according to the Nurse Practice Act.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
  • MSN with psychiatric focus in mental health
  • At least 2 years prior experience as Psychiatric NP preferably with geriatric experience
  • Certified BLS provider obtained within 1 month prior to hire
  • Licensed to practice medicine in the state within which the site is located
  • Must have current state and federal DEA certification
  • Must obtain X-waiver license in order to prescribe Suboxone/Subutex
  • Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
  • Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
  • Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR
  • Knowledge of "best practices" behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
  • Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Adherence to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and Joint Commission accreditation regulations and standards
  • Provide initial patient psychiatric evaluation
  • Provide patient approval into facility with diagnosis for treatment
  • Provides direct medical care to patients, including routine rounds on the unit
  • Provides episodic, preventive, and psychiatric care to patients
  • Conducts histories and evaluations and prescribes medications and/or medical treatments based on best practice standards
  • Develops treatment plans in collaboration with medical treatment team as well as with patients and patient's families; educates and advises on medical issues as needed
  • Provides referrals both internally and externally to appropriate medical resource or specialty
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of medical care and monitors progress of patients
  • Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice and as defined by privileging process
  • Participates in the development of health center goals and objectives
  • Maintains medical records in accordance with Facility' s policies
  • Provides overall responsibility for the care of patients seen in the mental health units in the absence of the Medical Leader
  • Whereas, the medical director or designee will be available at all times for immediate consultation
  • Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws as well as regulations and hospital policies that apply to assigned duties
  • Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct
  • Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy


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