What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PRACTITIONER- PART TIME position at UHS?
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/standards
- Complete patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals in accordance with Hospital policies
- Perform treatment planning and intervention
- Plan and initiate a therapeutic regimen which includes medication orders and reconciliation
- Conduct physical exams of the patient during admission and attend to basic medical needs/issues; work with hospital specialists to manage more complicated medical conditions
- Perform admission work-ups within twenty-four (24) hours of admissions and provide appropriate documentation as may be defined by Hospital policies
- Perform rounds and record patient progress notes; compile detailed narrative and case summaries; complete forms pertinent to patients’ medical records
- Collaborate 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 confidential
- Interpret the clinical needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient
Benefit Highlights:
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding 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 Nursing
- NP license in Indiana
- Doctor of nursing practice highly preferred
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
