Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Harboroaks; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their innovative facility. This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive medical evaluations and treatment for patients facing mental health challenges. You'll work collaboratively with a skilled healthcare team and contribute to the formulation of personalized treatment plans. The position emphasizes patient safety and quality care, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health concerns, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program required.
• 1+ year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute or chronic illnesses independently.
• Participate in formulating patient treatment plans and assessments.
• Support legal requirements and hospital policies in patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Management

Therapeutic Boundaries

Limit Setting

Education

Master's in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Diagnostic Tests

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Overview

TOWER BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm - No call

Tower Behavioral Health is a Joint Venture between Tower Health and Acadia Healthcare.

Tower Behavioral Health is a 144 bed, advanced, innovative facility located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Our state-of-the-art hospital provides comprehensive treatment for adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health concerns and co-occurring addiction. At Tower Behavioral Health, our evidence-based treatment solutions are tailored to improve the well-being of those we care for. Our treatment center offers programs to address general psychiatric diagnoses, mood disorders, and dual diagnosis concerns, through which we are able to provide targeted treatment to address the specific needs of each individual.

Overview:

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervisor of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.

We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.