Nurse Practitioner

Millcreek of Pontotoc is a 51-bed psychiatric treatment residential facility for youth and adolescents. We are setting the standard for nursing care in behavioral health.

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available for all shifts
• Flexible scheduling
• Excellent training program
• Free parking
• Employee engagement and recognition programs
• Major group health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan

Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs. Develop and implement nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.

Ensure physicians' orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.

Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.

Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).