- 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.
- 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 practising nurse practitioner preferred.
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
- Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
- DEA license.
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Nurse Practitioner - Dartmouth, MA, United States - Acadia Healthcare Inc.
Description
OverviewSouthcoast Behavioral Health Hospital is a 144-bed psychiatric hospital located in in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Southcoast Behavioral, is recruiting for a Full Time Nurse Practitioner to replace a long time NP on our Child Unit.
We are one of the leading providers of psychiatric care in Southeastern Massachusetts. Southcoast offers programs for adolescents, adults and the geriatric population.The hospital employs some of the top healthcare providers in the area enabling the facility to treat a multitude of psychiatric disorders.
Whether a patient is spending time relaxing in one of the outdoor courtyards or participating in one of the many workshops, groups, or social activities, Southcoast is an ideal place for people to come heal and learn to manage the symptoms of their mental illness.
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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.
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.
