NURSE PRACTITIONER

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bethlehem seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to deliver patient medical screenings and care within a behavioral health environment. The role requires a certified NP in Pennsylvania with at least 2 years of clinical experience, preferably with behavioral health patients. Candidates should have strong clinical knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage patients. The position demands flexibility in scheduling, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Two years clinical experience in a medical setting, preferably with behavioral health patients.
• Knowledge of growth and development across all age groups.
• Drug and alcohol-free as evidenced by drug screen.
• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric needs across age groups, including CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient medical screenings and reviews.
• Treat dually diagnosed patients in various treatment settings.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team.
• Work under the supervision of a physician in a behavioral health hospital environment.

Skills

Clinical knowledge of medical and psychiatric needs

Ability to manage patients

Strong communication skills

Education

Certified NP in Pennsylvania

Job description

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) is certified by the State Board of Nursing to provide medical services under the direction of the supervising physician. The CRNP provides patient medical screenings to determine medical attention, reviews patient medical records to determine health status, obtains patient medical history, and performs history and physical examinations.

To be successful, the CRNP must be available to work in all treatment settings, treat dually diagnosed patients and provide care for the population congruent to their certification.

Qualifications

Education: Certified NP in the State of Pennsylvania with 2 years relevant clinical experience in a medical setting. Previous experience with behavioral health patients highly preferred.

Experience: Two years clinical experience, preferably working with behavioral health patients.

Licensure/Certification: Certified as a NP by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center.

Knowledge: Must possess relevant clinical knowledge of the medical and psychiatric needs of all age groups, including age specific growth and development, limit setting, behavior management, and CPR training.

Supervision Received: Supervising Physician

Supervision Exercised: None

Line of Promotion: Clinical to Administrative Duties

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit unpredictable and impulsive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, and other hazardous waste. The CRNP works in a behavioral health hospital environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients. Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping. Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Job Classification: Exempt; Work hours vary based on patient volume and include day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. The position does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The CRNP will be required to follow the instructions of the Supervising Physician and Administrative Supervisor.

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