NURSE PRACTITIONER - ADVANCED

Medical APRN PRN Needed! (Contract)

Springwoods Behavioral Health, an 80-bed behavioral health facility located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, provides acute inpatient treatment for adolescent, adult, and specialty program for women. The hospital also offers outpatient treatment. Our six-acre campus is adjacent to a 123-acre Audubon Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, which is held in perpetuity and cannot be developed from its natural state. This provides Springwoods with a peaceful setting for those embarked on the road to recovery.

The APRN oversees the quality of care delivered to assigned patients according to the established protocols between supervising physician(s). Conducts medical assessments, medical diagnoses, medication management, and treatment planning. Demonstrates strong communication skills, fostering collaborative relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs medical history & physicals (H&Ps) and medical consultations.
• Obtains patient health histories and completes examinations.
• Orders, performs and interprets lab and diagnostic imaging studies.
• Diagnoses and treats acute health problems.
• Provides health maintenance, screenings and referrals.
• Provides direct clinical services for hospital medicine services according to established protocols.
• Assessment of the physical, emotional, and developmental status of the patient across the life span.
• Provide primary care based upon assessments, clinical judgements, and intervention to maintain, restore, and/or improve the health status of the patient.
• Alter the activity level of patients in accordance with the health problem.
• Provides counseling to promote healthy lifestyles and arranges consultations and referrals.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals as needed.
• Documents examination results, noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings and ensures accuracy of notes on patient medical records.
• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, or staff.
• Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status.
• Adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Teach, counsel, advise and allocate for the patient and/or family.
• Provides quality assurance review through monitoring accuracy and comprehensiveness of patient records.

Qualifications:

• Valid license to practice and prescribe as Nurse Practitioner in Arkansas
• At least 2 years of experience in a behavioral health/psychiatric practice; with adolescents preferred
• Perform physical examination and/or preventive health measures within established guidelines to assess and evaluate resident's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Manage all H&Ps and interventions in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Medical Director to ensure that the quality of medical services is of the highest caliber and provide competent medical physician back-up as required.
• Recommend, order, and prescribe treatments such as medication, therapy, and related procedures, and make referrals as needed.
• Additional Requirements:
• CPR certification and training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment.
• Successful completion of Handle with Care training and Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employment.
• Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
• Shift Assignment: shifts will vary, may include some weekends

Alan B. Miller Medical Center