NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner (Behavioral Health Crisis Service) – Chesterfield VA

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Behavioral Health Crisis Service) for our brand new Crisis Receiving Center with 24 chairs in Chesterfield VA. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide clinical services to the behavioral health program and is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients; and providing continuing education to patients and their families according to approved protocols. The NP will assess the patients by examining medical history, physical exams and behavioral health evaluations; and ordering or performing diagnostic tests, and within the bounds of scope of practice as delineated by both federal and state regulations/guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Complete patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals in accordance with Hospital policies
• Perform treatment planning and intervention
• Medication orders and reconciliation
• Work with the treatment team in admitting and discharging patients to and from the Program
• Conduct physical exams of the patient during admission and attend to basic medical needs/issues; work with hospital specialists to manage more complicated medical conditions
• Perform admission work-ups within twenty-four (24) hours of admissions and provide appropriate documentation as may be defined by Hospital policies
• Conduct rounds on patients
• Perform as part of the treatment team in planning, coordinating and implementing nursing care activities for patients
• Ensure optimal patient care
• Assist Program leadership in assessing, creating and implementing advanced practice provider procedures, or ensuring existing procedures meet federal and state regulations and guidelines for Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree required
• 5-8 years of related work experience required.
• CCNE or ACEN accreditation required
• State Advance Practice License required
• PMHNP preferred
• DNP preferred
• Drug Enforcement Agency license preferred
• Must Not be a Sanctioned Provider
• Proficient in applicable Software Applications
• Behavioral Health Experience
• CPR Course Completion
• Utilizing the person as a whole wellness approach
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately
• Ability to obtain appropriate credentials and privileges required to provide services to the hospital
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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