Family Nurse Practitioner - Weekends

Responsibilities Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion-free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have seven unique living units separated by gender, age, and developmental needs, a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court, and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions, and improve social functioning. We are looking for a Family Nurse Practitioner to work Saturdays and Sundays. The Family Nurse Practitioner provides direct client care, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of health problems, health promotion, and preventive care within this specialized area of practice. In addition to direct practice, the sub-roles of the Nurse Practitioner role include education, research, and consultation. The Nurse Practitioner is involved in practice activities with the goal of improving the quality of care in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. Job Duties Assess, plan, and deliver care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Provide short-term and ongoing medication management to inpatient clients. Provide education to patients, families, and significant others about psychiatric medication, conditions, and caregiving interventions. Provide crisis intervention and brief telephone assessments for adverse events and patient clinical concerns. Benefit & Rewards Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment. Competitive compensation and generous paid time off. Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan. SoFi Student Loan refinancing program. Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries. Pet insurance. More information available on our benefits guest website. Qualifications Education/Training Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program. Experience Minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting. One year inpatient psychiatric experience with adults, adolescents, and/or children preferred. One year of progressive experience in management and/or supervision preferred. Licensure/Certification Current state license; Nurse Practitioner specialty licensure. Current driver’s license. Current CPR certification. CPI certification. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with patients. Knowledge of milieu management. Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties. Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side effects. Ability to safely implement treatment procedures. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr