What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner -Internship position at Treasure Health?
-Develop and demonstrate clinical skills through simulations, and hands-on practice in supervised settings.
-Participate in patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and management under the supervision of a licensed nurse practitioner.
-Work collaboratively with healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive care.
-Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options and preventative care.
-Follow healthcare facilities policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines, including maintaining patient confidentiality and ensuring informed consent.
-Attend and participate in bi-weekly multidisciplinary meetings.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform nursing care duties as required in the client’s care plan and in accord with NPA standards.
- Be fully familiar with the needs of the assigned client.
- Develop a good rapport with the client and the client’s family.
- Maintain current updated client records. Implement, evaluate and document the treatment of clients in accordance with Agency and Departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice.
· Obtain patient’s history and medical information
· Provides physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimen
· Complete assessment on reports and record vital signs and measurements
· Collect specimens
· Prepare patients for continuing care after treatment
· Training and retraining of patients and patient’s family
Qualifications Requirements for the Registered Nurse:
Must be a professional nurse with a current BSN/RN unrestricted license in Maryland. Must be enrolled in a Master's Program. Current CPR/BLS certificate; Minimum of 2 years experience in the nursing field. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work independently and to supervise subordinate staff that may be assigned; demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, climb, ascend and descend stairs, balance, taste, and smell.
