NURSE PRACTITIONER - INPATIENT

UHS • Harahan, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders. River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).
River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented NURSE PRACTITIONER who provides direct client care, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of health problems, health promotion and preventive care within this specialized area of practice. In addition to direct practice, the sub-roles of the Nurse Practitioner include education, research, and consultation. The Inpatient Child and Adolescent Nurse Practitioner is involved in practice activities with the goal of improving the quality of care in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.

Requirements

• Clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population desired.
• Bachelors in Nursing required.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) unencumbered licensure required
• Treat Everyone As a Guest
• Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things I do.
• Practice Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of health problems, health promotion and preventive care within this specialized area of practice.
• Education, research, and consultation are sub-roles of the Nurse Practitioner.
• Involved in practice activities with the goal of improving the quality of care in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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