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Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Acadia Healthcare
Columbia, MO, USA
Full-time

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.
  • 30+ days ago
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