PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Weekends

Oceans Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and treat patients within our behavioral health system. The NP will work collaboratively to formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order tests, educate patients, and ensure accurate records in line with Joint Commission and state regulations.

The role requires a master's in nursing, an active RN license, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification in the practicing

Qualifications

• Must be flexible with work schedule.
• Sound knowledge of nursing practice.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions and exercise sound judgment.
• Competent in interpersonal communications, with knowledge of Medicare and regulatory/credentialing standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, conducting, and prescribing medications for patients.
• Providing emergency services, physician, and psycho-social examinations.
• Developing treatment plans and managing patient care with proper evaluation.
• Consulting with patients and families with multiple/complex disorders in collaboration with primary healthcare providers.
• Performing invasive procedures as needed.
• Educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Nursing practice

Patient education

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.