Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP (Nurse Practitioner #)

Company: KA Recruiting Inc.
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Seeking a full time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join a great team in Florida! -This position will cover the detox unit as well as outpatient units in the Tallahassee area -Full Time Day shift Opening, Monday- Friday -Position offers competitive compensation plus full benefits Description: Provides medical/psychiatric/nursing care in the management of acute and chronic health problems, and promotes wellness through a variety of preventive and intervention methods. Evaluates,manages, and initiates referrals and consultations in accordance with patient needs pursuant to established clinical protocols and accepted standards of medical care. Provides telephonic consultation, and after-hours and weekend call duty as needed or assigned.Completes clinical/medical evaluations, examinations and assessments using Agency medical record forms and protocols for assigned patients in accordance with established clinical protocol or Medical Staff Bylaws. Documents assessment information, follow-up and referrals in accordance with Client Record Handbook/Bylaws specifications. Provides and monitors medical/psychiatric/nursing care and treatment for assigned patients in accordance with established clinical protocols and generally accepted standards of medical care. Documents all care and treatment provided, including consultations and referrals, in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, bylaws and Client Record Handbook specifications. Provides and monitors pharmacological agents for assigned patients in accordance with clinical protocols. The monitoring includes the assessment and documentation of the patient's response to medication,alleviation of symptoms, side effects, adverse reactions and interactions. Consults with collaborative physician appropriately in planning and implementing interventions identified in the assessment.Meets Service Productivity standard of at least 60% (or 4.8 out of 8 work hours) for the provision of medical services in accordance with applicable clinical/quality criteria which are supported by appropriate clinical record documentation which meet Client Record Handbook specifications, Avatar documentation requirements, and Agency business/clinical ethical standards.Provides patient/family education and assists in the coordination of care and treatment as appropriate. Actively participates in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, quality assessment and improvement activities, in-service education, and medical staff and other committees and work groups as appropriate or assigned by supervisor.Maintains a current clinical protocol with collaborative physician in accordance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code/Rule. Provides signed copy annually to HR Department. Complies with infection surveillance, control, and prevention policies and procedures or standards. Identifies risk factors for infection in patient populations and takes appropriate steps to prevent transmission of infections in accordance with established protocols/procedures. Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Certified as a Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm For more information please submit your resume for review. You can also send it directly to [Click Here to Apply] JOB ID:KD3 Keyphrases: psychiatry jobs, psychiatrist jobs, psychologist jobs, psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs

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