NURSE PRACTITIONER - ADVANCED

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Springwoods Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, Arkansas, seeks a Medical APRN to provide direct clinical services in an inpatient behavioral health setting. The APRN will conduct H&Ps, diagnose, manage medications, and participate in treatment planning under supervising physicians, focusing on adolescents and adults.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain comprehensive medical records, counsel patients and families, and ensure quality of care through established protocols.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice and prescribe as Nurse Practitioner in Arkansas.
• Minimum of 2 years in a behavioral health/psychiatric setting; adolescents preferred.
• Provide general medical care, assessments, evaluations and treatment with coordination of care.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical history & physicals and medical consultations; orders and interprets labs and imaging.
• Provides direct clinical services for hospital medicine according to protocols.
• Assesses patient physical, emotional, and developmental status across the lifespan.
• Provides primary care based on assessments and clinical judgment to maintain or improve health.
• Adjusts nursing care based on health problems to ensure optimal patient care.
• Counsels patients and families on healthy lifestyle choices and referrals.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals; documents results in medical records.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Prescriptive Authority

Behavioral Health Expertise

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Medical Documentation

Patient Counseling

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (Arkansas)

Job description

Medical APRN – PRN Needed! (Contract)

Springwoods Behavioral Health, an 80-bed behavioral health facility located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, provides acute inpatient treatment for adolescent, adult, and specialty program for women. The hospital also offers outpatient treatment. Our six-acre campus is adjacent to a 123-acre Audubon Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, which is held in perpetuity and cannot be developed from its natural state. This provides Springwoods with a peaceful setting for those embarked on the road to recovery.

Visit us online at: https://www.springwoodsbehavioral.com/

The APRN oversees the quality of care delivered to assigned patients according to the established protocols between supervising physician(s). Conducts medical assessments, medical diagnoses, medication management, and treatment planning. Demonstrates strong communication skills, fostering collaborative relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs medical history & physicals (H&Ps) and medical consultations. Obtains patient health histories and completes examinations. Orders, performs and interprets lab and diagnostic imaging studies. Diagnoses and treats acute health problems. Provides health maintenance, screenings and referrals.
• Provides direct clinical services for hospital medicine services according to established protocols.
• Assessment of the physical, emotional, and developmental status of the patient across the life span.
• Provide primary care based upon assessments, clinical judgments, and intervention to maintain, restore, and/or improve the health status of the patient.
• Alter the activity level of patients in accordance with the health problem.
• Provides counseling to promote healthy lifestyles and arranges consultations and referrals.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals as needed. Documents examination results, noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings and ensures accuracy of notes on patient medical records.
• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, or staff.
• Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status. Adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Teach, counsel, advise and allocate for the patient and/or family.
• Provides quality assurance review through monitoring accuracy and comprehensiveness of patient records.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice and prescribe as Nurse Practitioner in Arkansas
• At least 2 years of experience in a behavioral health/psychiatric practice; with adolescents preferred
• Provide general medical care, assessments, evaluation and treatment of residents and consult with physicians, nursing, and other health professionals as needed to assure holistic approach and coordination of care and case management.
• Perform physical examination and/or preventive health measures within established guidelines to assess and evaluate resident's clinical problems and health care needs. Manage all H&Ps and interventions in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Medical Director to ensure that the quality of medical services is of the highest caliber and provide competent medical physician back-up as required.
• Recommend, order, and prescribe treatments such as medication, therapy, and related procedures, and make referrals as needed.
• CPR certification and training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment. Successful completion of Handle with Care training and Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employment. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
• Shift Assignment: shifts will vary, may include some weekneds