at Acadia Healthcare in New Castle, Delaware, United States
Job Description
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
+ Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
+ Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
+ Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
+ Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
+ Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
+ Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
+ Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
+ Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
+ May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
+ Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
+ Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
+ Master’s in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
+ Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
+ One or more years’ experience as an RN with the patient population of the facility line of business required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
+ Current Nurse Practitioner license required, per state regulations/requirements, may also require a current DEA license.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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