Family Nurse Practitioner

Acadia Healthcare•Reading, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Tower Behavioral Health is a 144 bed, advanced, innovative facility located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Our state-of-the-art hospital provides comprehensive treatment for adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health concerns and co-occurring addiction. At Tower Behavioral Health, our evidence-based treatment solutions are tailored to improve the well-being of those we care for. Our treatment center offers programs to address general psychiatric diagnoses, mood disorders, and dual diagnosis concerns, through which we are able to provide targeted treatment to address the specific needs of each individual. We are looking for a Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner Overview: Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.

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.
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner required.
Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
DEA license.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
Assess physical and 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.
May order, perform or interpret 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.