Job description

Position Summary:

Provides psychiatric services to assigned patients.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

· Demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner to ensure a safe environment.

· Demonstrates ability to complete the psychiatric evaluation on all assigned patients within 72 hours of admission as well as any other documentation. The NP will have the first two assessments reviewed by the psychiatrist for compliance. In instances where the NP is also completing the History and Physical, this too will be reviewed by the physician to ensure compliance, at least two times to ensure compliance.

· Demonstrated ability to document all patient consultations in progress/EMR notes. Demonstrates ability to complete documentation and maintain compliance with the policies and procedures.

· Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with the patient and treatment team to determine the best course of treatment and establish that course/interventions on the treatment plan. Attends treatment team for patients as scheduled.

· Demonstrates ability to oversee medication regimens, needs for patients and prescribe medication appropriate to the patient within the needs of the patient, while considering past history, co-morbidities and contraindications.

· Demonstrates ability to plan care for the patient by review of all non-psychiatric medical orders and prescriptions and consults with prescribers as needed.

· Demonstrates ability to communicate risks, benefits and side effects of psychiatric medication to patients and documents such education in progress notes/EMR.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety (15% of performance review)

· Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members

· Follows all safety rules while on the job.

· Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.

· Corrects minor safety hazards.

· Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.

· Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.

· Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.

· Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

· Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

· Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.

· Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.

· The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required

· Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.

· Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.

· Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity (15% of performance review)

· Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital

· Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.

· Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.

· Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.

· Completes required trainings within defined time periods.

· Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.

· Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.

· Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion (15% of performance review)

· Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.

· Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand

· Desire to go above and beyond for others

· Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Education

· Required: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. Licensed with the State Board of Nursing in state of employment. DEA number. CPR and CPI certifications.

· Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

· May substitute experience for education

Experience

· Preferred: One (1) year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.

· May substitute education for experience

Pay: From $49.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Inpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Georgetown, DE 19947: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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