Nurse Practitioner - NANA Healthcare Management, LLC

• Conducts assessment and monitoring of patients.
• Ensures Universal Precautions of the unit.
• Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed courses of treatment.
• Assists with emergency situations and makes immediate referrals.
• Provides documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards.
• Maintains the Confidential nature of all patients and facility activities.
• Maintains required Training & Continuing Education.
• Meets with patients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required.
• Under the supervision of the Medical Director, assists in educating patients about psychiatric care.
• Facilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications.
• Meets with therapists to provide information about patient medical problems.
• Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Program Director to discuss specific patient problems.
• Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
• Encourage efficient utilization of supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
• Maintains effective communication between outside medical services and the facility.
• Has good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work.
• Functions well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff.
• Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, and other areas mandated by organizational policies.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting preferred.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state and maintains current licensure per state requirements.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Current (five-years) of no felonies or substance abuse convictions.
• Medication education

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

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