Licensed Nurse Practitioner- PART TIME (Various Shifts) - North Campus

Description

The Richmond Behavioral Health is now hiring for our North Campus Residenial Programs and we have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Licensed Nurse Practitioner to join our team! The selected individual will perform complex advanced human support work in the care and treatment of patients in a public health program, performing patient assessments and evaluations, determining diagnoses, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting lab results, providing education and counseling, making referrals, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the assigned Program Director.

Essential Functions

Provides client treatment; assesses clients; diagnoses disorders and health problems.

Establishes and modifies treatment plans including diagnosis; prescribes medication; monitors clients response to treatment including medication side effects and adverse reactions.

Orders and interprets lab results

Educates clients and other staff on health promotion, prevention and treatment recommendations.

Provides supportive counseling and non-pharmacological strategies to manage symptoms.

Reviews and documents direct and patient related services; prepares progress notes and evaluations; completes prior authorizations and paperwork as requested.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other medical providers, families and community providers; communicates assessment information, treatment planning, interventions and crisis needs with Case Managers, clinicians, supervisors and stakeholders.

Promotes integration of care through consultation and collaboration with other health care providers

Functions as a member of select committees as assigned

Participates in administrative and clinical staff meetings as required.

Assist with medical and clinical policy development.

Initiates health promotion initiatives

Completes monthly reports as assigned

Functions as a change agent to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.

Participate in maintaining standards of care and implementation of evidence based processes in acute and non-acute settings.

Coordinates special projects as needed to support medical and psychiatric service provision.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

Master's degree with coursework in psychiatric mental health nursing. Board certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. Meets requirements as a Licensed Mental Health Professional

Special Requirements

Registered Nurse, Licensed Nurse Practitioner, Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Prescriptive Authority license, Drug Enforcement Administration registration and National Provider Identification.

Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Open Date
6/7/2024

Close Date

About the Organization
Join the Fearless!


Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.

Starting Salary Range
$74.45

EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position is currently accepting applications.