Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Acadia•Lafayette, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Vermillion Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a PRN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their skilled and patient-focused team. This role involves providing medical evaluations and treatment to patients under the supervision of the Medical Director, working collaboratively with medical/clinical staff within state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners. The position requires diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses, participating in patient Master Treatment Plans, assessing physical and psychiatric health, and charting observations and treatments. The Nurse Practitioner will communicate with physicians and staff for quality patient care, encourage family involvement, and respond to educational needs. They will also support legal and hospital policies, provide services in accordance with state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners, and may perform on-call responsibilities. The role may also involve health promotion, disease prevention, ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing medication, all while demonstrating a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude and prioritizing patient safety.

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

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.
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.