Child Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Danville, Virginia is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to provide patient care in collaboration with physicians and ensure effective treatment plans for patients. The ideal candidate will evaluate and diagnose health conditions while maintaining a strong patient advocacy role.

The position requires a Master's Degree in Nursing, relevant PMHNP certification, and a strong commitment to patient safety and care management. Join us in making a difference in healthcare!

Qualifications

• PMHNP required.
• Must possess Basic Life Support Certification.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to new or established patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner license.

Skills

Care Management Knowledge

Clinical Policies and Standards

Health Information Documentation

Patient Assessment and Care

Patient Safety

Patient Rights

Education

Master's Degree – Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Location: Geisinger Health Plan Hughes Center, Shift: Days (United States of America), Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40, Worker Type: Regular, Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary: In collaboration with a physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education.

Responsibilities

• PMHNP – Outpatient, C&A: Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
• Creates accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidence‑based practice.
• Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient’s health or well-being.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner license.
• Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
• Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language they can understand.
• Interprets and follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
• Expected call on a rotation basis shared by a large pool of providers.

Position Details

• Education: Master's Degree – Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Experience: PMHNP required.
• Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) (RN_State of Pennsylvania), Certified Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• Skills: Care Management Knowledge, Clinical Policies and Standards, Health Information Documentation, Patient Assessment and Care, Patient Safety, Patient Rights.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.