NURSE PRACTITIONER

Universal Health Services; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join its Medical Staff Team. The NP will diagnose and provide emergency psychiatric services, and perform physical and psychosocial examinations for in-patient and outpatient care.

Requirements include a master's in nursing, CA licensure, CPR, CPI training, and a minimum of two years in a psychiatric health facility. This new 128-bed hospital emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based mental health care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• CA state licensure to practice nursing.
• Minimum 2 years in psychiatric/behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and psychosocial services and examinations.
• Develop treatment plans and manage patient care.
• Perform group or individual therapy and assessments.
• Consult with staff on medications and clinical concerns.
• Collaborate with healthcare team across departments.
• Promote evidence-based care within a healing culture.
• Provide in-patient care for changes in mental status.
• Prescribe medications per state policies and formulary.
• Consult with attending physicians on complex cases.
• Offer staff consultations to improve performance and care quality.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Group/Individual Therapy

Medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment & exams

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

Responsibilities

River Vista Behavioral Health sits along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River, this brand new, 128-bed facility, will provide high-quality and advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley. The new hospital will employ more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff and administration.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and talented Nurse Practitioner (NP) to be part of our Medical Staff Team. The Nurse Practitioner diagnose and provide emergency psychiatric services, physical and psychosocial examination for in-patient and outpatient patients.

Qualifications

Education: master's degree from an accredited nursing program.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric/behavioral health-care facility preferred.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the California State Board of Nursing. CPR certification and successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. CPI Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric and psychosocial services, physical and psychosocial examinations to all patients.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans and provides effective management of patient care with proper evaluation.
• Performs group or individual therapy and assessments.
• Provide staff and family consultation around medications and other clinical concerns.
• Collaborates with all members of healthcare team
• Promote evidenced-based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.
• Responsible for providing in-patient care to patients showing a change or decline in mental status, chronic or urgent medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications within the facility’s policy, formulary and relevant regulations of the state.
• Consult with attending physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualifications id psychiatric NP.
• Provide consultation to the Nursing, Intake, and Medical Staff for improvement in their work performance, which enhance overall quality service delivery of the care.

Additional Requirements:

A thorough knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA regulations and all other state and federal regulatory standards. Possess strong understanding of societies and their impact on mental health.

A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

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