About this opportunity
KA Recruiting Inc. lists this Inpatient PMHNP / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner opportunity in tallahassee, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Seeking a Full Time inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a great team in Florida.
Outstanding benefits to include: Medical (100% Center Paid), Dental (100% Center Paid) Life, LTD, Profit Sharing Plan, Annual and Sick Leave (100% Center Paid)
This is a 12-hour shift with variable days. They work every other weekend.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides medical/psychiatric/nursing care in the management of acute and chronic health problems and promotes wellness through a variety of preventive and intervention methods. Evaluates, manages, and initiates referrals and consultations in accordance with patient needs pursuant to established clinical protocols and accepted standards of medical care. Provides telephonic consultation, and after-hours and weekend call duty as needed or assigned.
ESSENTIAL/CORE JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Completes clinical/medical evaluations, examinations and assessments using Agency medical record forms and protocols for assigned patients in accordance with established clinical protocol or Medical Staff Bylaws. Documents assessment information, follow-up, and referrals in accordance with Client Record Handbook/Bylaws specifications.
Provides and monitors medical/psychiatric/nursing care and treatment for assigned patients in accordance with established clinical protocols and generally accepted standards of medical care. Documents all care and treatment provided, including consultations and referrals, in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, bylaws and Client Record Handbook specifications.
Provides and monitors pharmacological agents for assigned patients in accordance with clinical protocols. The monitoring includes the assessment and documentation of the patient's response to medication, alleviation of symptoms, side effects, adverse reactions, and interactions. Consults with collaborative physician appropriately in planning and implementing interventions identified in the assessment.
Meets Service Productivity standard of at least 60% (or 4.8 out of 8 work hours) for the provision of medical services in accordance with applicable clinical/quality criteria which are supported by appropriate clinical record documentation which meet Client Record Handbook specifications, Avatar documentation requirements, and Agency business/clinical ethical standards.
Provides patient/family education and assists in the coordination of care and treatment as appropriate.
Provides care for minors requiring 12-hour evaluations to determine qualification for admission or referral in a time sensitive manner.
Provides Provider coverage to treatment units as directed by the CMO or designee.
Provides a second opinion for Baker Act court as directed by the CMO or designee.
Provides guidance to MRT counselors as requested.
Actively participates in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, quality assessment and improvement activities, in-service education, and medical staff and other committees and work groups as appropriate or assigned by supervisor.
Maintains a current clinical protocol with collaborative physician in accordance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code/Rule. Provides signed copy annually to HR Department.
Complies with infection surveillance, control, and prevention policies and procedures or standards. Identifies risk factors for infection in patient populations and takes appropriate steps to prevent transmission of infections in accordance with established protocols/procedures.
Hours : 7:30am-8:00pm, rotating 12-hour shifts
Qualifications Education/Experience:
Master s in nursing from an accredited university or college and Florida Licensure as an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
For Psychiatric APRN designation, must possess Master s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing from an accredited university or college.
Two (2) years of experience post master's degree (Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing).
Licensure or Certification:
Licensure as registered nurse and duly certified by the Florida Board of Nursing as an APRN.
Must maintain current CPR and CPI certifications.
Worksite address
tallahassee, FL, 32301, US
Who can apply
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