The Medical Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Practitioner is an independent licensed advanced nursing professional providing medical treatment to patients at Clarks Summit State Hospital. The employee is responsible for a full range of healthcare services including, managing physical health problems and coordinating healthcare for psychiatric in-patients in accordance with CSSH policies, state & federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care; assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, and evaluation of patient status. The rang e of healthcare services, includes planning, organizing, coordinating and directing optimal medical care and outcomes to ensure quality patient care to the adult and geriatric patients at CSSH. Clinical management is conducted under the general supervision of the collaborating medical physician(s). Administrative management is conducted under the general supervision of the Medical Director. The person in this position is an essential employee.