Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner

4 days ago


WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health System Full time
Job Summary

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.

Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner.

These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education.

Job Duties

PMHNP - Outpatient (onsite only)

Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.

Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.

Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.

Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.

Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner license.

Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.

Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.

Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Position Details

Education

Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities

KINDNESS:

We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves

EXCELLENCE:

We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence

LEARNING:

We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow

INNOVATION:

We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation

SAFETY:

We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.



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