NURSE PRACTITIONER

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Position at Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital

Rivendell is a 149 inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Bowling Green, KY. At Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital, children who are in crisis receive psychiatric care. Teens suffering from depression, disabling anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or suicide can learn new ways to cope. Teens and adults suffering from chemical dependency and substance abuse can get help.

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides patient care under the supervision of the medical director and through collaboration with the medical staff providing assessment, evaluation and treatment to patients under ARNP licensure guidelines.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the formulation of patients' Master Treatment Plan.
• Assesses physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulates measures to meet patient's needs.
• Dictates and charts clinical observations, evaluations and treatment of patients in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patients within appropriate guidelines.
• Provides on call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by of medical staff.
• Makes recommendations, writes and dictates orders, and prescribes appropriate treatment.
• Maximizes opportunities for quality care.
• Contributes to and participates in Performance Improvement.
• Maintains appropriate safe physical management skill requirements.
• Attends required in-services and completes Staff Education Attendance Record.
• Documentation reflects nursing process, including individualized education and discharge planning needs of the patient and family.
• Develop an individualized treatment plan with measurable goals that reflects understanding of treatment process.
• Encourages family involvement in patient care.
• Responds to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Incorporates hospital mission statement in all aspects of work. Responds to changing unit needs. Demonstrates understanding of cost containment and economy of hospital resources when indicated.
• Supports and follows legal requirements and hospital policy and procedures and medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in scheduled meetings and in-services.
• Provides clear and concise communication. Collaborates with other health team members regarding patient and/or unit needs. Shares pertinent assessments, incorporates other disciplines knowledge of skill.
• Participates in orientation of new employees, willingly serves as preceptor and role model.
• Conducts self in professional manner.
• Seeks opportunities for continued education and professional growth.
• Maintains positive, energetic attitude.
• Incorporates service specific knowledge (children, adolescent, sex offender, or dual diagnosis/chemical dependency) into daily activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's of Nursing with Licensure as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in Kentucky.

Training and Experience: Certification and experience in psychiatric nursing.

Knowledge Required: Demonstrate accurate physical, mental, emotional and spiritual assessment skills and ability to clearly communicate findings both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of Standards of Nursing Practice and Care in all aspects of care provided.

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