Nurse Practitioner- Adult Psych

Acadia•Lancaster, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rebound Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced acute inpatient psychiatric setting focused on rapid stabilization and patient-centered care. Adult Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital 63 inpatient beds plus 36 PHP/IOP lodging beds Average daily census of 50 patients Average length of stay: 7–8 days Collaborative provider team with 4 providers during the week and 2 providers on weekends Typical Caseload: 15–18 patients per day

Requirements

Licensed Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified or Board Eligible PMHNP
Active DEA license preferred
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 Nurse Practitioner required.
Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
DEA license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide medication management and psychiatric treatment focused on rapid stabilization
Ensure clear, compliant, and accurate clinical documentation to support ongoing treatment plans
Communicate patient progress, treatment goals, and discharge readiness with the interdisciplinary care team
Participate in call coverage as needed
Deliver high-quality psychiatric care in an inpatient behavioral health setting
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.