Nurse Practitioner

Oceans Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, part of Oceans Healthcare, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and treat patients within a behavioral health setting. The role collaborates with physicians to formulate treatment plans and manages medications, tests, and patient education in compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations.

Ideal candidates hold an MSN with APRN licensure in the applicable state, have strong clinical judgement, and are committed to delivering compassionate care in a

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN License in the state of practice, and certification as an APRN in the state of practice.
• Licensure corresponding to the practitioner’s specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, conduct, and prescribe medications for patients.
• Provide emergency services and comprehensive patient examinations as applicable.
• Develop treatment plans and manage patient care with evaluation.
• Collaborate with primary care providers to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Document medical records and refer patients per regulations.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Nursing knowledge

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written skills

Medicare/regulatory knowledge

Safety standards

Infection control

Adult learning

Nursing care

CPR certified

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating the needs of the patient. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively to formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order and interpret results from laboratory tests, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

• Diagnosing, conducting, and prescribing medications for patients.
• Responsible for providing emergency services, physician, and psycho-social examinations of their patients if applicable
• Developing appropriate treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation.
• Consulting with patients and families having multiple and complex disorders; and working in a collaborative and integrative role with primary healthcare providers.
• Performing invasive procedures.
• Educating patients on positive health promoting lifestyle choices and diseases, injury and illness prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience:

• Must have a master’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN License in the state where practicing, and certification to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state where practicing.
• The Nurse Practitioner must possess the necessary licensure corresponding to their specialized practice area.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Must be flexible with work schedule. Involves discretion and independent action within prescribed limits.
• This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice.
• Should demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems and utilize appropriate steps for problem resolution, ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must be competent in the areas of interpersonal communications, excellent verbal and written skills, knowledge of Medicare and regulatory and credentialing criteria standards, knowledge of safety standards, spread of organisms, and the adult learning process.
• Must be competent in the provision of nursing care.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment:

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.