Nurse Practitioner - Waukegan, IL, United States - Lake Behavioral Hospital

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JOIN OUR TEAM AS A NURSE PRACTITIONER THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) looking for a rewarding and challenging role in psychiatric care? Lake Behavioral Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

As an NP at our hospital, you will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to our patients.

You will coordinate decision making with the psychiatrist, perform clinical assessments, and develop treatment plans. Our team includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, therapists, and educators.

We are looking for someone who can establish empathy and a person-centered approach to patients, recognize their own limitations, and respond to difficult situations with skill and professionalism.

If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are ready to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply for this position today Conduct follow-up visits after initial assessments
Participate in weekly staffing and family sessions
Prescribe pharmacologic interventions as necessary
Review laboratory and diagnostic test results
Consult with attending psychiatrists and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to perform clinical assessments, adhering to psychiatric and medical nursing procedures

Communicate with patients, families, and others to obtain required information Your Experience Matters What we're looking for: Education & Licensure: Completion of a Master's Program (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited school of nursing.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois.

Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting

Additional Skill Requirements:
Comprehensive liability insurance, current CPR certification Your Care Matters What we provide for our team: Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
Employee engagement events
Employee recognition program
Free parking What sets us apart: Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Lake Behavioral Hospital


Compensation:

This is a contract role and the expected compensation range at $45.00 per patient visit at 15-20 patients per day.

We're eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level.

Join us as our Nurse Practitioner (NP) Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service Welcome to Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH), We are a 161-bed acute care facility is located in Waukegan, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the community and the state of Illinois since 2018.

We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotion and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families.

We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and we are committed to help people live healthier lives.

Our compassionate and experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses and support staff are here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.

At LBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care.

We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions.

You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital.

To learn more about LBH, visit us at:
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service ____________________________________________________________ Lake Behavioral Hospital values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.