Provider-Facility-Nurse Practitioner

Acadia • Louisville, TN

5d • $58 • Onsite

About The Position

Village Behavioral Health is actively seeking two PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to join our dedicated behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting while maintaining a flexible PRN schedule. Village Behavioral Health provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children and adolescents in a residential treatment environment. Our facility features 116 licensed beds, an average daily census of approximately 113 patients, and an average length of stay of 60-90 days. We have a collaborative provider team consisting of 5 experienced clinicians and utilize Best Notes for our Electronic Medical Record.

Requirements

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA registration required.
• 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.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, child/adolescent psychiatry, or residential treatment preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and patient interviews.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and progress notes.
• Document treatment plans and clinical findings accurately.
• Order and manage medication adjustments.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists, and treatment teams to provide high-quality patient care.
• Participate in treatment planning and continuity of care initiatives.
• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible PRN schedule
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and adolescents facing behavioral health challenges
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level