NURSE PRACTITIONER (PRN)

Horizon Health; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Health Corporation seeks a Nurse Practitioner (PRN) for an inpatient geriatric psychiatric program in Bay Minette, AL. The role involves diagnosing and treating patients, providing education to patients and families, and performing evaluations and tests under approved protocols.

Under Medical Director supervision, the NP will collaborate with the treatment team for admissions/discharges, conduct rounds, and ensure compliant practice within federal and state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is required.
• 5–8 years of related work experience are required.
• CCNE or ACEN accreditation is required.
• State Advanced Practice License is required.
• DEA license is preferred.
• DNP is preferred.
• PMHNP is preferred.
• Must not be a sanctioned provider.
• Behavioral health experience is important.
• CPR certification is required.
• Able to obtain credentials and privileges to provide hospital services.
• Proficient in applicable software applications.
• Approach that emphasizes whole-person wellness.
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals per hospital policy.
• Perform treatment planning and intervention.
• Medication orders and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with treatment team on admitting/discharging patients.
• Conduct physical exams at admission and address basic medical needs.
• Perform admission work-ups within 24 hours and document per policy.
• Conduct rounds on patients.
• Contribute to nursing care planning as part of the treatment team.
• Assist leadership in evaluating/creating NP procedures compliant with regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s Degree

5–8 years experience

CCNE or ACEN accreditation

State Advanced Practice License

DEA license (preferred)

DNP (preferred)

PMHNP (preferred)

Not a sanctioned provider

Behavioral Health Experience

CPR Certification

Credentials & privileges eligibility

Software applications proficiency

Wellness-oriented approach

Anger/violence management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (PRN) – Bay Minette, AL

• PRN – as needed- at minimum one weekend a month. Shifts could be 8-12 hour shifts based on needs ***

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (PRN) for an inpatient geriatric psychiatric program in Bay Minette, AL. This unit is a 15 beds mental health program.

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner (PRN) will provide clinical services to the behavioral health program and is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients; and providing continuing education to patients and their families according to approved protocols. The NP will assess the patients by examining medical history, physical exams and behavioral health evaluations; and ordering or performing diagnostic tests, and within the bounds of scope of practice as delineated by both federal and state regulations/guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals in accordance with Hospital policies
• Perform treatment planning and intervention
• Medication orders and reconciliation
• Work with the treatment team in admitting and discharging patients to and from the Program
• Conduct physical exams of the patient during admission and attend to basic medical needs/issues; work with hospital specialists to manage more complicated medical conditions
• Perform admission work-ups within twenty-four (24) hours of admissions and provide appropriate documentation as may be defined by Hospital policies
• Conduct rounds on patients
• Perform as part of the treatment team in planning, coordinating and implementing nursing care activities for patients
• Ensure optimal patient care Assist Program leadership in assessing, creating and implementing advanced practice provider procedures, or ensuring existing procedures meet federal and state regulations and guidelines for Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

About Bay Minette, AL

Bay Minette, Alabama offers a blend of small-town charm and economic growth, highlighted by rapid downtown revitalization, strategic proximity to Mobile (35 miles south), and major industrial expansion. The city offers industrial expansion, higher education, outdoor recreation, convenient proximity, and downtown activities.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required
• 5 to 8 years of related worked work experience required.
• CCNE or ACEN accreditation required
• State Advance Practice License required.
• Drug Enforcement Agency license preferred.
• DNP preferred.
• PMHNP preferred.
• Must Not be a Sanctioned Provider
• Behavioral Health Experience
• CPR Course Completion
• Ability to obtain appropriate credentials and privileges required to provide services to the hospital
• Proficient in applicable Software Applications
• Utilizing the person as a whole wellness approach
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately
• Excellent interpersonal skills

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.