Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Acadia Healthcare • Lafayette, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Vermillion Behavioral Health Systems is known for serving adults and seniors suffering from mental illness, chemical dependency, and co-occurring disorders for over two decades, and offers an array of individualized treatments and specialized programs. Licensed to operate 78 beds, Vermilion is able to effectively treat a wide range of behavioral health conditions by using therapeutic techniques and specialized programs that meet the needs of our patients. We are currently seeking a PRN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our skilled and patient focused team.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level