Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Hybrid

American Addiction Centers • Davidson, NC

3d • $59 - $89 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides focused concentration on psychiatric illness caring for acute and chronically ill patients. Includes clinic-based and/or hospitalized patients with a schedule consisting of a mixed rotation of shifts covering weekdays, nights, swing, holidays and weekends. Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments. Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care. Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications. Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations. Determines treatment plan for patient. Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record. Acts as a patient advocate for the population served. Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
• Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state one works.
• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
• Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required (or otherwise accepted degree/credential as required by the Board of Nursing).
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
• Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level