Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Consultant

In collaboration with the Psychiatrist & Inpatient Team, the Family Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Consultant (PCC) provides direction for the management of patients with medical conditions. Responsible for providing medical consultations and providing comprehensive, direct services to patients and their families including assessment of physical symptoms and pharmacological interventions.

• Responsible for conducting admission history and physical examinations for psychiatrically hospitalized youth and young adults within 24 hours of admission
• Makes appropriate medical referrals outside the organization when indicated
• Collaborates with physicians and RNs to review cases, provide treatment, and offer input regarding capability of providing care to patients with medically complex presentations
• Oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age appropriate care for the assigned population
• Provides education to staff and patients/families
• Weekday coverage needed; to support Inpatient Hospital with physical presence in the hospital generally 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

Compensation for this role ranges from $53-$72 per hour depending on education and experience.

Per diem opportunity for weekday coverage.