Nurse Practitioner- Weekend Rounder-Psych

Acadia Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

TOWER Behavioral Health in Reading, PA, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a PRN Family Nurse Practitioner for weekend rounds at our inpatient psychiatric hospital. You will work with psychiatrists, nursing staff and the care team to assess and manage medical needs, support treatment plans, and ensure high-quality patient care onsite.

The role requires an Active FNP license, DEA license, and preferably inpatient or behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing, NP program required.
• Clinical experience with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of limit setting, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan.
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of a patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care and respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention; may order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medication.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Inpatient experience

Education

Master's in Nursing / NP program

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - PRN Weekend Rounder

Tower Behavioral Health | Reading, PA

Tower Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide onsite weekend rounding coverage at our inpatient psychiatric hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania.

In this role, you will collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and the treatment team to manage patients' medical needs, conduct assessments, address acute and chronic conditions, and support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications:

• Active FNP license
• DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Inpatient, hospital, primary care, or behavioral health experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare in a supportive and patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

Summary:

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.

We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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