NURSE PRACTITIONER- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- PART TIME St. Vincent's is looking for a Part time nurse practitioner for their 10 bed geriatric psych inpatient unit. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide clinical services to the behavioral health program and is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients; and providing continuing education to patients and their families according to approved protocols. The NP will assess the patients by examining medical history, physical exams and behavioral health evaluations; and ordering or performing diagnostic tests, and within the bounds of scope of practice as delineated by both federal and state regulations/guidelines. Responsibilities: Participate in inpatient admissions, transfers and discharges in accordance with established guidelines/standards Complete patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals in accordance with Hospital policies Perform treatment planning and intervention Plan and initiate a therapeutic regimen which includes medication orders and reconciliation Conduct physical exams of the patient during admission and attend to basic medical needs/issues; work with hospital specialists to manage more complicated medical conditions Perform admission work-ups within twenty-four (24) hours of admissions and provide appropriate documentation as may be defined by Hospital policies Perform rounds and record patient progress notes; compile detailed narrative and case summaries; complete forms pertinent to patients’ medical records Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; and protects operations by keeping patient and program information confidential Interpret the clinical needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient Requirements: Master's Degree in Nursing accredited through the commission on Collegiate Nursing NP license in Indiana Doctor of nursing practice highly preferred Minimum 3 years of clinical experience To submit your resume, please click APPLY NOW. Job Type: Full-time Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: clinical: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: NP license in Indiana (Preferred) Work Location: In person
Salary:
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "Master's (Preferred)", "Clinical: 3 years (Preferred)", "NP license in Indiana (Preferred)" ]