NURSE PRACT-PSYCHIATRIC

Covenant Health•Louisville, TN

88d

About The Position

Provides mental health services to patients under physician supervision and in accordance with established medical protocols. Provides follow-up psychiatric care and medication management to assigned patients. The position is full time, 80 hours per pay period, with an 8 p.m.–8 a.m. weekend night schedule. Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, provides mental health services in East Tennessee through inpatient and outpatient programs serving children, adolescents, and adults.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing.
At least one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or two years of hands-on experience as a Registered Nurse.
Must maintain certification by the American Nurses Association or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner.
Must meet state requirements as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

Maintains departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety standards; participates on process improvement teams.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as needed, and adjusts processes to support optimal patient care.
Collaborates with a supervising physician to formulate and review medical protocols and the care of assigned patients.
Obtains complete medical and psychiatric histories.
Identifies environmental health hazards and patient risk factors, and considers cultural patterns, economic status, and available resources in care planning.
Monitors and adjusts medications for assigned patients.
Orders appropriate laboratory tests related to treatment drug levels.
Analyzes objective and subjective data to determine appropriate diagnoses and treatment.
Ensures treatment and plans of care are consistent with established protocols.
Monitors the accuracy of patient medical records and maintains required reports, records, and statistics; documents pertinent information accurately, legibly, and promptly.
Refers patients to appropriate services when needs exceed the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice.
Provides health promotion counseling and develops patient teaching information.
Serves as a resource for other staff and may supervise clinical staff.
Maintains professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current in the field.
Attends required meetings and participates on committees as directed.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes annual education assignments; works toward goals and objectives; and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.