Nurse Practitioner -Behavioral Health-PRN- Weekends

Facility:
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital – Department:
Behavioral Health

Prn Nurse Practitioner in the Behavioral Health department of a geriatric center and hospital. Responsibilities include diagnosing, managing, and preventing acute, chronic, and preventive health needs of geriatric behavioral health patients. The position requires supporting two weekend shifts a month.

• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and preventive healthcare needs through comprehensive patient assessments, examinations, and treatment planning.
• Rounding on established patients (20‑22 patients per day) and conducting comprehensive assessments on new admissions.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances when appropriate, and collaborate with physicians and specialists for referrals and complex care needs.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, monitor patient progress, and advocate for patient needs.
• Respond to patient concerns, emergencies, and crises using established protocols while providing medical guidance in person and by telephone as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership through mentoring staff, participating in team meetings and educational programs, maintaining clinical competency, and supporting a culture of teamwork, compliance, and patient‑centered care.

• Current Maryland Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Psych NP license required.
• Current Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Active DEA Controlled Substance Registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Flexible scheduling.
• Making a difference in the community.
• Premium PRN rate.

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