NURSE PRACTITIONER

UHS•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Behavioral Health Crisis Service) for our brand new Crisis Receiving Center with 24 chairs in Chesterfield VA. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide clinical services to the behavioral health program and is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients; and providing continuing education to patients and their families according to approved protocols. The NP will assess the patients by examining medical history, physical exams and behavioral health evaluations; and ordering or performing diagnostic tests, and within the bounds of scope of practice as delineated by both federal and state regulations/guidelines.

Requirements

Master’s Degree required
5-8 years of related work experience required.
CCNE or ACEN accreditation required
State Advance Practice License required
Proficient in applicable Software Applications
Behavioral Health Experience
CPR Course Completion
Utilizing the person as a whole wellness approach
Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately
Ability to obtain appropriate credentials and privileges required to provide services to the hospital
Excellent interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

PMHNP preferred
DNP preferred
Drug Enforcement Agency license preferred

Responsibilities

Complete patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals in accordance with Hospital policies
Perform treatment planning and intervention
Medication orders and reconciliation
Work with the treatment team in admitting and discharging patients to and from the Program
Conduct physical exams of the patient during admission and attend to basic medical needs/issues; work with hospital specialists to manage more complicated medical conditions
Perform admission work-ups within twenty-four (24) hours of admissions and provide appropriate documentation as may be defined by Hospital policies
Conduct rounds on patients
Perform as part of the treatment team in planning, coordinating and implementing nursing care activities for patients
Ensure optimal patient care
Assist Program leadership in assessing, creating and implementing advanced practice provider procedures, or ensuring existing procedures meet federal and state regulations and guidelines for Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.