NHC Careers
Mental Health/Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
NHC Careers, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Mental Health/Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Position in Knoxville
Behavioral Medicine
Full-Time Behavioral Medicine Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Psych at Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine - a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health facility providing acute behavioral health care and outpatient treatment to adults and geriatric adults in crisis from severe symptoms related to behavioral health and/or substance use disorder.
The Behavioral Medicine Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position is responsible for providing medical evaluation and treatment of patients at the facility under the supervision of a physician. They work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure by evaluating, diagnosing, and providing treatment to patients with mental, behavioral, addictive, and emotional disorders. They function as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The APRN practices collaboratively with the supervising physician in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee.
Qualifications:
Master’s – Nursing; Completion of an approved accredited nurse practitioner program that teaches the expanded nursing skills and knowledge relative to adult persons in the area of
psychiatric
health care. MHPNP
One to three years’ clinical experience working with behavioral health. Some acute care experience preferred.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of concepts therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment, and patient care.
Current professional license, per state regulation/requirements required.
CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required (training available post hire and offered by facility).
Job Details:
64-bed acute inpatient setting
IOP/PHP oversight
Adult and Geriatric client population
Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
Acute intervention focus with short term stays
Joint venture/Professional partnerships between NHC, Tennova, and University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Responsibilities:
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Assess physical and psychiatric health of patients and formulate measures to meet patient’s needs. Provide direct patient care.
Chart clinical observations in a timely, complete, and legible medical record. This includes:
Initial Admission Note
Psychiatric Evaluation within 60 hours of admission
Daily Progress Note
Discharge Note
Discharge Summary within 24 hours of discharge
All orders for treatment, in writing or a verbal order, signed within 24 hours
Documentation reflects nursing process, including individualized education and discharge planning needs of patients and families. Develop an individualized treatment plan with measurable goals that reflect understanding of the treatment process. Make recommendations, write, and dictate orders, and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Active Participation in Treatment Team.
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine: Mission and Vision
We are committed to improving the quality of life of our patients by delivering personalized behavioral health in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to bring communities, families, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health, one patient at a time.
The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine provides a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. We are pleased to partner with National Health Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
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Behavioral Medicine
Full-Time Behavioral Medicine Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Psych at Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine - a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health facility providing acute behavioral health care and outpatient treatment to adults and geriatric adults in crisis from severe symptoms related to behavioral health and/or substance use disorder.
The Behavioral Medicine Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position is responsible for providing medical evaluation and treatment of patients at the facility under the supervision of a physician. They work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure by evaluating, diagnosing, and providing treatment to patients with mental, behavioral, addictive, and emotional disorders. They function as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The APRN practices collaboratively with the supervising physician in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee.
Qualifications:
Master’s – Nursing; Completion of an approved accredited nurse practitioner program that teaches the expanded nursing skills and knowledge relative to adult persons in the area of
psychiatric
health care. MHPNP
One to three years’ clinical experience working with behavioral health. Some acute care experience preferred.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of concepts therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment, and patient care.
Current professional license, per state regulation/requirements required.
CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required (training available post hire and offered by facility).
Job Details:
64-bed acute inpatient setting
IOP/PHP oversight
Adult and Geriatric client population
Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
Acute intervention focus with short term stays
Joint venture/Professional partnerships between NHC, Tennova, and University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Responsibilities:
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Assess physical and psychiatric health of patients and formulate measures to meet patient’s needs. Provide direct patient care.
Chart clinical observations in a timely, complete, and legible medical record. This includes:
Initial Admission Note
Psychiatric Evaluation within 60 hours of admission
Daily Progress Note
Discharge Note
Discharge Summary within 24 hours of discharge
All orders for treatment, in writing or a verbal order, signed within 24 hours
Documentation reflects nursing process, including individualized education and discharge planning needs of patients and families. Develop an individualized treatment plan with measurable goals that reflect understanding of the treatment process. Make recommendations, write, and dictate orders, and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Active Participation in Treatment Team.
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine: Mission and Vision
We are committed to improving the quality of life of our patients by delivering personalized behavioral health in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to bring communities, families, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health, one patient at a time.
The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine provides a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. We are pleased to partner with National Health Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
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