Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Harboroaks; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Germantown, Memphis TN, seeks a Full Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide medical evaluations and treatment under the Medical Director's supervision. The role involves collaboration with the medical/clinical staff under state licensure guidelines.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients, formulating Master Treatment Plans, and ensuring timely documentation while maintaining patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing with NP program completion.
• Clinical experience in Psychiatric/Nurse Practitioner role.
• Experience meeting patient care needs in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in formulating patient Master Treatment Plan.
• Assess physical and psychiatric health and tailor care accordingly.
• Document observations and treatments per guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Crisis management

Therapeutic boundaries

Patient care

Education

Master's in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Overview

CrestwynBehavioral Healthprovidescare to adolescents, aged 12-17, adults and seniors, in a variety of settings, to include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located in historic Germantown district of Memphis, Tennessee, Crestwyn Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art acute mental health inpatient hospital where individuals can receive life-changing care for psychiatric and substance use disorders.

Full Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview:

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.

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 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

• 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 Psychiatric 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.