Forrest General Hospital
Job
Summary:
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PR actioner renders medical care to mentally ill patients.
They are responsible for assessment of patients, prescribing medications within their protocols, rendering therapy, and in conjunction with the Psychiatrist on protocol completing staffing.
Provides general psychiatric care and treatment to patients in the clinic as well as inpatient and residential areas in collaboration/consultation with a psychiatrist currently holding an unrestricted license in Mississippi.
In accordance with their Board of Nursing approved protocol, the psychiatric nurse practitioner will assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of mental illnesses.
Additionally, the psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide core education and counseling to promote mental health.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
Interpretation of information is required to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
Provide appropriate psychiatric care for the setting while being fiscally mindful and seek collaboration as needed.
Complies with established standards.
Implements and maintains established Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Interprets these to physician(s), patients, and public as is appropriate.
Utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve Clinic objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental relations, and public relations.
Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abide by established communications code.
The Nurse Practitioner must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.
Ability to perform other job duties as assigned.
Performance Expectations:
Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phases of your orientation to your jobKnowledgeable of clinic procedures, rules and regulations and be able to answer routine questions regarding such.
Appropriately communicates and interacts with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs, while maintaining quality patient care and upholding the We Care Philosophy.
Uses good judgement in making decision regarding routine clinical care.
Communicates effectively with patients, their family members and co-workers.
Works well with others.
Displays a working knowledge of office equipment to include computers, telephones, fax machines, and copy machines.
Demonstrates the ability to accurately gather patient's health information to assess the patient and provide diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Maintains accurate clinical documentation on all patients treated.
Maintain confidentiality to patients and co-workers.
Coordinates patient care/treatment recommendation with nurses and providers.
Remains current on the latest medical updates.
Adapts work habits to new or unexpected circumstances, notify and lead others as appropriate when circumstances change suddenly.
Tolerates physical demanding task such as transferring patient and lifting supplies if needed.
Works in a high paced work environment, multitasking, while delivering quality patient care services.
Complies with all RHC, VFC, EPSDT, and accountabile care organization's compliance related policies, statutes, and regulations, and payer terms and conditions of participation.
Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.
e.
, We CARE, Language of Caring, ACO, safety, compliance standards and all others.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program.
Successful completion of a Masters in Psychiatric Nursing Program is required applicable board certificate.
Knowledge of codes for diagnosis and visit level.
Basic computer skills are required.
Work
Experience:
Clinical Experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is preferred, but not required.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE Licensed as an APRN by MS State Board of Nursing.
Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification required.
Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required time frame belowBasic Life SupportWithin 30 Days of EmploymentRequiredPI239088285About the Company:
Forrest General Hospital.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PR actioner renders medical care to mentally ill patients.
They are responsible for assessment of patients, prescribing medications within their protocols, rendering therapy, and in conjunction with the Psychiatrist on protocol completing staffing.
Provides general psychiatric care and treatment to patients in the clinic as well as inpatient and residential areas in collaboration/consultation with a psychiatrist currently holding an unrestricted license in Mississippi.
In accordance with their Board of Nursing approved protocol, the psychiatric nurse practitioner will assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of mental illnesses.
Additionally, the psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide core education and counseling to promote mental health.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
Interpretation of information is required to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
Provide appropriate psychiatric care for the setting while being fiscally mindful and seek collaboration as needed.
Complies with established standards.
Implements and maintains established Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Interprets these to physician(s), patients, and public as is appropriate.
Utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve Clinic objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental relations, and public relations.
Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abide by established communications code.
The Nurse Practitioner must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.
Ability to perform other job duties as assigned.
Performance Expectations:
Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phases of your orientation to your jobKnowledgeable of clinic procedures, rules and regulations and be able to answer routine questions regarding such.
Appropriately communicates and interacts with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs, while maintaining quality patient care and upholding the We Care Philosophy.
Uses good judgement in making decision regarding routine clinical care.
Communicates effectively with patients, their family members and co-workers.
Works well with others.
Displays a working knowledge of office equipment to include computers, telephones, fax machines, and copy machines.
Demonstrates the ability to accurately gather patient's health information to assess the patient and provide diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Maintains accurate clinical documentation on all patients treated.
Maintain confidentiality to patients and co-workers.
Coordinates patient care/treatment recommendation with nurses and providers.
Remains current on the latest medical updates.
Adapts work habits to new or unexpected circumstances, notify and lead others as appropriate when circumstances change suddenly.
Tolerates physical demanding task such as transferring patient and lifting supplies if needed.
Works in a high paced work environment, multitasking, while delivering quality patient care services.
Complies with all RHC, VFC, EPSDT, and accountabile care organization's compliance related policies, statutes, and regulations, and payer terms and conditions of participation.
Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.
e.
, We CARE, Language of Caring, ACO, safety, compliance standards and all others.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program.
Successful completion of a Masters in Psychiatric Nursing Program is required applicable board certificate.
Knowledge of codes for diagnosis and visit level.
Basic computer skills are required.
Work
Experience:
Clinical Experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is preferred, but not required.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE Licensed as an APRN by MS State Board of Nursing.
Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification required.
Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required time frame belowBasic Life SupportWithin 30 Days of EmploymentRequiredPI239088285About the Company:
Forrest General Hospital.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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