Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient

North Port Behavioral Health•North Port, FL

3d•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 the facility. The role works under the supervision of the Medical Director and collaborates with medical and clinical staff in accordance with state Nurse Practitioner licensure guidelines. The hospital is a 144-bed acute behavioral health hospital in North Port, Florida, providing specialized care to adolescents ages 13–17, adults age 18 and older, and seniors age 55 and older with mental health concerns and co-occurring substance use disorders. Care is tailored to each age group and addresses mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being. The schedule is 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing from a Nurse Practitioner program.
Clinical experience working with the facility’s patient population.
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.
Complete a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Participate in formulating patient 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, directly or through dictation.
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 education 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.
May focus on health promotion and disease prevention; may order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and X-rays; and may prescribe medication.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; and prioritize patient safety.