Family Nurse Practitioner

White Deer Run Treatment Network; Allenwood (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner to provide medical evaluations, treatment, and collaborate with medical staff. Candidates should possess a Master's in Nursing, a DEA license, and a board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The role involves assessing patient health, developing treatment plans, and supporting family involvement in care. A commitment to patient safety and legal requirements is essential. The position offers opportunities to work in a supportive environment dedicated to patient welfare.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience with the facility's patient population is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
• DEA license and Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses.
• Participate in developing Master Treatment Plans.
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patients and respond to their needs.
• Document clinical observations and treatment as per guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care.

Skills

Patient evaluation and treatment

Health promotion and disease prevention

Crisis management

Therapeutic boundaries

Communication with healthcare staff

Education

Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner - White Deer Run, Allenwood, PA

Overview

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervision 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.

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

About Acadia Healthcare

Acadia 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.

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