Family Nurse Practitoner (FNP)- Behavioral Health Hospitals

CIMPAR, S.C.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMPAR, S.C. is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care for children, adolescents, and adults in Mental Health Hospitals in Illinois.

The FNP will work with the assigned family practice physician to address medical needs and coordinate care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include performing H&Ps and exams, documenting care in medical records, and communicating significant changes to the attending psychiatrist and physician.

Qualifications

• Advanced Family Practice Nurse (FNP) or Advanced Psychiatric Nurse (MSN) required.
• 2–3 years’ experience in behavioral health hospital or program.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the family practice physician, perform histories and physicals for patients admitted to hospital.
• Operate under hospital bylaws, policies, and procedures approved by medical staff and Board of Directors.
• Transcribe timely and accurate nursing and progress notes in the medical record.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

FNP or MSN

Job description

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for Mental Health Facilities will work closely with the assigned family practice physician to treat and care for the primary health care needs of children, adolescents, and adult patients within client Mental Health Hospitals. The FNP will also attend to treating and caring for patients’ medical needs under the supervision of the family practice physician.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the family practice physician, the FNP will do H&Ps, physical exams of patients admitted to hospital
• Function under the established hospital bylaws, policies and procedures approved by the medical staff organization and Board of directors
• FNP will transcribe timely and accurate nursing and progress notes in the patients’ medical record
• FNP will immediately report to attending psychiatrist and family practice physician any significant change in the patient’s diagnosis
• The FNP will coordinate his/her regular schedule and on call schedule regularly with facility supervision and with Family practice physician

Qualifications:

• Advanced Family Practice Nurse (FNP) or Advanced Psychiatric Nurse (MSN)
• 2 to 3 years’ experience within behavioral health hospital or in a behavioral health program of a hospital
• Team player having exceptional communication skills oral and written
• Positive physician and nursing working relationship

Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• DEA License and IL Control Substance License.
• Experience with adult, care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use and type on a computer.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.