Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Company: Acadia Healthcare
Location: Haverhill
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:+ 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.+
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL 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.+ One or more years' experience as an RN with the
patient population LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: + Current
Nurse Practitioner license required, per state
regulations/requirements, may also require a current DEA
license.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals
with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Acadia Healthcare, Haverhill , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Healthcare , Haverhill, Massachusetts
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