What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) position at Banyan Brand?
Banyan Treatment Centers, a leader in addiction recovery, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our medical team in Wasilla, AK.
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They play a key role in developing and evaluating mid-level personnel and ensuring the optimal medical management of the patient care unit.
Position Details:
- Schedule: Per-diem, as needed.
- Location: Wasilla, AK (on-site).
Why Join Us?
Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 18 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.
Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.
Banyan Treatment Centers Provides:
- A fast-paced, collaborative work environment
- Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
- CPR Training
- Continuing Education Units for license renewal
- Internal promotional opportunities
- Annual merit increases
- Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
- Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- 7 paid holidays, including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
Essential Functions:
- Conduct initial history and physical exams and/or psychiatric evaluations.
- Collaborate with medical staff to provide integrated medical and nursing care.
- Document patient progress and regression according to established policies and procedures.
- Assess patients' needs for weekly medical doctor consultations.
- Provide primary care and medical treatment.
- Supervise and instruct patients in medication self-administration, including preparation and injection, and provide health education as needed.
- Review lab results, provide treatment, or make referrals as necessary.
- Initiate, monitor, and manage therapies, including pharmacotherapy, per protocol approved by the Medical Director.
- Evaluate behavioral problems, diagnose, and make treatment recommendations.
- Order consults for other medical specialties as required.
- Report findings from case reviews and detailed consult requests to the Medical Director.
- Oversee infection control procedures, ensuring adherence to proper protocols and policies.
- Assess patient care daily by evaluating patients and reviewing nursing documentation.
- Provide detailed information to Utilization Review for determining the appropriate level of patient care.
- Communicate with families and health professionals regarding patient care.
- Report infection control incidents to the Performance Team and Risk Management.
Requirements:
- An active license to practice as an ARNP in the state of Alaska.
- Master’s degree in Nursing with clinical training in a healthcare specialty area (from an accredited school of nursing).
- 1 or more years of experience practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Preferences:
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Abilities and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of discipline-specific principles and practices.
- Adherence to Healthcare Code of Ethics and familiarity with Joint Commission Standards.
- Understanding of State & Federal regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Competency in assessing mental health, trauma, and other relevant conditions.
- Experience in acute care, detox, and/or mental health settings.
- Excellent assessment, organizational, and communication skills.
- Exceptional observational skills and detail oriented.
- Empathetic and patient-centered approach.
Apply Now!
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply today!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We do encourage veterans & active-duty Military to apply, in support of our Military-Veterans in Recovery (MVIR) Program offering.
