Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient

Acadia Healthcare•North Port, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

North Port Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide medical evaluations and treatment to patients at its 144-bed acute hospital in North Port, Florida. The hospital serves adolescents ages 13–17, adults 18 and older, and seniors 55 and older who have mental health concerns and co-occurring substance use disorders. The role works under the supervision of the Medical Director and collaboratively with medical and clinical staff, in accordance with state Nurse Practitioner licensure guidelines. The position follows a schedule of seven days on and seven days off. Compensation is $65 per initial psychiatric evaluation, $45 per follow-up visit, and $75 per hour for required administrative annual trainings, which are assigned. Scheduled on-call responsibilities are also part of the role.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing from a Nurse Practitioner program.
Clinical experience working with the facility’s patient population.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, the treatment environment, and patient care.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Licensed to practice in the state where the facility operates.
DEA license.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Participate in formulating patients’ Master Treatment Plans.
Assess patients’ physical and psychiatric health and formulate measures to meet their needs.
Document clinical observations, evaluations, and treatment within required timeframes and according to facility guidelines.
Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality patient care within appropriate guidelines.
Encourage family involvement in patient care and respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
Follow legal requirements, hospital policies and procedures, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
Provide services in accordance with state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
Provide on-call coverage on a scheduled basis as directed by medical staff.
Promote health and prevent disease as applicable.
Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and X-rays as applicable.
Prescribe medication as applicable.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.
Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
Prioritize patient safety.