Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health NP

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for their Behavioral Health department. The position entails performing complete patient histories, conducting examinations, and providing therapy under the supervision of a collaborating Physician.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in Nursing, an active NP license, and at least two years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes excellent communication and organizational skills, and requires a full-time commitment with a 7 on/7 off shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of related nursing experience required.
• Active Nurse Practitioner license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete, detailed and accurate histories.
• Review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports.
• Conduct physical examinations and make diagnoses.
• Institute therapy and emergency measures when required.
• Provide instructions and guidance to patients.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to maintain professional composure

Ability to prioritize workload

Positive customer service skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Tools

Basic Windows based PC operations

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest health care system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

The NP - Nurse Practitioner, Physician Practice shall perform tasks and procedures delegated by the collaborating Physician within their scope of practice. This NP shall perform complete, detailed and accurate histories; as well as review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Additionally, the NP will complete physical examinations; make diagnoses and institute therapy, including drug therapy. This individual will institute emergency measures and emergency treatment; arrange hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of the collaborating Physician. The NP may also be required to complete hospital rounds; provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

• Master of Science in Nursing degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of related nursing experience required.

License / Certification

• Active Nurse Practitioner license required.
• Active Nurse Practitioner license through American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required.
• BLS certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic Windows based PC operations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer-centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self-motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
• Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Health Behavioral Health

Job

Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health NP NP - Nurse Practitioner, Physician Practice

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

7 on / 7 off - First Shift (United States of America)