Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Opportunity - Tower Behavioral Health Tower Behavioral Health in Reading, PA is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (20 hours per week) to join our growing acute inpatient behavioral health team. This role is responsible for conducting History & Physicals (H&Ps) and providing medical consults for behavioral health patients in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Position Highlights: Part-Time (20 hours/week) Every other weekend call Call pay: $1,200 per week Compensation: $65-$70 per hour Contract position Work alongside an experienced team of psychiatric and medical providers If you are a Nurse Practitioner looking to make a difference in behavioral health, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Requirements
- 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
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
