NURSE PRACT-PSYCHIATRIC

Covenant Health; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role provides mental health services to patients under physician supervision, including follow-up care and medication management.

Key duties include evaluating patients, updating medical records, ordering labs as needed, collaborating with supervising physicians, and contributing to quality

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing is required.
• One (1) year of experience as an NP or two (2) years as an RN is common in PRN roles.
• Must have and maintain certification by American Nurses Association or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health services to patients under physician supervision and follows established medical protocols.
• Provides follow-up psychiatric care and medication management to assigned patients.
• Maintains and documents patient medical records accurately and timely.
• Collaborates with supervising physician to formulate and review medical protocols and care.
• Monitors and adjusts medications and orders appropriate laboratory tests as needed.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Peninsula Overview

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

PRN/OCC, Day Shift

Peninsula Overview

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives.

To learn more about Peninsula Behavioral Health and our units, visit Peninsula Behavioral Health Opportunities.

Position Summary

Provides mental health services to patients under the supervision of a physician, following established medical protocols. Provides follow-up psychiatric care and medication management to assigned patients.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards. Participates on process improvement teams.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Collaborates with supervising physician to formulate and review medical protocols and review care of assigned patients.
• Obtains complete medical and psychiatric history of the patient.
• Identifies health hazards in the patient’s environment as well as patient risk factors. Identifies and considers the cultural patterns, economic status and patient resources in plan of care.
• Monitors and adjusts medication for patients assigned to practitioner.
• Orders appropriate laboratory test pertaining to treatment drug levels.
• Analyzes objective and subjective data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Assures treatment and/or plan of care is consistent with established protocols.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records and maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Documents all pertinent information accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Refers patient to appropriate services, which exceed scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner.
• Provide health promotion counseling and develop patient teaching information.
• Serves as a resource person for other staff personnel. May supervise clinical staff.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Master of Science in Nursing.

Minimum Experience

One (1) year of experience as an NP or two (2) years of hands-on experience as an RN required.

Licensure Requirements

Must have and maintain certification by American Nurses Association or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner. Must meet the state’s requirements as an Advanced Practice Nurse/ Nurse Practitioner.