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NURSE PRACTITIONER- PART TIME

UHS, Boonville, Indiana, United States, 47601


Responsibilities

NURSE PRACTITIONER- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- PART TIME

St. Vincent's is looking for a Part time nurse practitioner for their 10 bed geriatric psych inpatient unit.

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide clinical services to the behavioral health program and is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients; and providing continuing education to patients and their families according to approved protocols. The NP will assess the patients by examining medical history, physical exams and behavioral health evaluations; and ordering or performing diagnostic tests, and within the bounds of scope of practice as delineated by both federal and state regulations/guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Participate in inpatient admissions, transfers and discharges in accordance with established guidelines/standardsComplete patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals in accordance with Hospital policiesPerform treatment planning and interventionPlan and initiate a therapeutic regimen which includes medication orders and reconciliationConduct physical exams of the patient during admission and attend to basic medical needs/issues; work with hospital specialists to manage more complicated medical conditionsPerform admission work-ups within twenty-four (24) hours of admissions and provide appropriate documentation as may be defined by Hospital policiesPerform rounds and record patient progress notes; compile detailed narrative and case summaries; complete forms pertinent to patients' medical recordsCollaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies.Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; and protects operations by keeping patient and program information confidentialInterpret the clinical needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient

Benefit Highlights:

Competitive CompensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock planLong and Short-term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings AccountLife InsuranceCareer development opportunities within the companyTuition AssistanceRewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

For more information email Courtney Eble, Horizon Health Recruiter at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Nursing accredited through the commission on Collegiate NursingNP license in IndianaDoctor of nursing practice highly preferredMinimum 3 years of clinical experience