Consult Liaison Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care for psychiatric patients in collaboration with a physician. Practices within the full scope of licensure and is accountable for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Provides holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Continues professional growth and development in advanced nursing practice and follows ambulatory and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, and policies regulated by the California Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- Demonstrated general knowledge and competence in advanced nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including people without medical training.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), and Electronic Health Record systems.
- Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and function in an environment with interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, plan, and implement medical care for psychiatric patients in collaboration with a physician.
- Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
- Provide holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
- Develop, implement, and manage an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Communicate effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
- Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, codes, and California Nurse Practice Act requirements.
- Engage in continuous growth and development in advanced nursing practice.
- Prioritize and delegate assignments, meet deadlines, and protect patients’ health information.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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