Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

University Hospitals•Concord Township, OH

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the inpatient team serving Lake West in Willoughby and Concord. The Nurse Practitioner provides quality patient care and works to increase patient access and satisfaction. The role includes standard Nurse Practitioner tasks specified by the Ohio State Nursing Board and the entity-specific Medical Bylaws of UH. The Nurse Practitioner assesses patients, assigns diagnoses based on assessment data and current scientific research, and establishes and implements plans of care in accordance with care paths, protocols, standards of care, and current research. The role also involves collaborating with other health care providers, educating patients, families, and staff, and demonstrating leadership and professionalism. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires one or more years of Nurse Practitioner experience; PMHNP experience is required, and inpatient psychiatry experience is preferred. The role requires compliance with applicable policies and standards, including requirements for securely maintaining patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
At least one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
One year of PMHNP experience required.
Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the State of Ohio.
Current APRN license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
Computer skills to access patient medical data from the UHHS mainframe.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient psychiatry experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Initiate and maintain positive relationships with patients and customers.
Initiate and maintain positive relationships with coworkers.
Take responsibility for self-development and support a learning environment.
Display commitment to the hospital’s mission and values.
Perform patient assessments and assign diagnoses based on recorded assessment data and current scientific research.
Establish plans of care and implement interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, standards of care, and current research.
Collaborate with other health care providers using an interdisciplinary approach to care for patients and families.
Contribute to the educational development of staff, patients, families, and self.
Demonstrate progressive leadership and effective management.
Provide education through role modeling and in-services to address identified learning needs and promote professionalism.
Advance professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education, and participation in peer review.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), following annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.