Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
About The Position
Bluestone is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student interested in providing psychiatric care to children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric unit. The student will apply classroom knowledge while providing psychiatric evaluation and services under the direct supervision of a Nurse Practitioner Preceptor. The facility is a new, 12-bed unit. The population served is children and adolescents aged 6–21. The clinical rotation requires a minimum of 12 hours per week, scheduled between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Under the Preceptor’s direct supervision, the student will develop clinical skills, participate in patient care and treatment planning, and discuss patient care and academic goals with the Preceptor daily.
Requirements
- Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
- Enrollment in an accredited graduate nursing program (MSN, DNP, or Post-Master's Certificate) specializing in Psychiatric-Mental Health.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission.
- Complete psychiatric progress notes on the date services are delivered.
- Interview patients and family members or guardians to assess the appropriate medication regimen.
- Participate in treatment planning for each patient and work cooperatively as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Communicate with guardians to obtain historical information and medication consent within the first 24 hours of admission.
- Provide ongoing education and counseling to patients and their families.
- Ensure services are medically necessary and appropriate and adhere to accreditation and certification standards.
- Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies.
- Follow the seven medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
- Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and provide emotional support.
- Collaborate with medical staff and community-based agencies regarding evaluation, recommendations, and referral disposition as needed.
- Meet daily with the Preceptor to discuss patient care and receive feedback on patient care and academic goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
