BHU Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Psychiatric Service - PRN

Employee will be under the programmatic supervision of the Director of Medical Services. APRN will maintain a collaborating physician and supervisory agreement for the purpose of prescribing medication as required by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations.

• Provide medications/prescription management; and complete reports and related documentation to health care facilities.

• Maintain a KASPER account with a delegate.

• Perform psychiatric review and sign all treatment plans as required by regulatory and funding agencies.

• Psychiatric consultations

• Admission psychiatric histories within regulatory time frames.

• Diagnosis

• Administer injectable medications as indicated.

• Prepare and update treatment plans, goals, and objectives.

• Participate in discharge planning and referrals.

• Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to include outpatient psychiatric services at the Pennyroyal Center

• Lead and/or participate in weekly treatment team meeting.

• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, hospital regulations and provides all services in compliance with the latter regulations.

Required Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher in nursing with a university identified major in psychiatric and mental health nursing with ANCC board certification in psychiatric mental health nursing.

• Must maintain an active RN license in Kentucky and hold APRN credentials.

• Experience with an Adult Psychiatric clients

• Must possess a valid driver's license, and provide proof of automobile insurance.

• Must pass a required Criminal Record Check and a Sexual Offender Registry check.

• BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

Required Experience

• Experience with Adult Psychiatric Clients.