Nurse Practitioner - Immediate Start

We are searching for a driven Nurse Practitioner to join our exceptional team at Acadia Healthcare in Columbus, OH.
Growing your career as a Full Time Nurse Practitioner is a great opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in creativity, problem-solving and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Nurse Practitioner at Acadia Healthcare today!

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan.

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.

Provide direct patient care.

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.

Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.

Make recommendations, write/dictate orders and prescribe appropriate treatment.

Maximize opportunities for quality care.

Contribute to and participate in performance improvement.

Maintain appropriate and safe physical management skill requirements.

Documentation reflects nursing process, including individualized education and discharge planning needs of patient and family. Develop an individualized treatment plan with measurable goals that reflects understanding of treatment process.

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.

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited college or university. 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. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile, where facility requires. Minimum 1 year experience as an RN with the patient population of the facility line of business.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current professional license, per state regulations/requirements, may also require a current DEA license.

First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

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While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Benefits of working as a Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, OH:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package