Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

Job Summary

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication, and patient education.

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for the patient population.
• Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidence‑based practice.
• Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient health or well‑being.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner license.
• Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
• Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language they can understand.
• Interprets and follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
• Expected to call on a rotation basis shared by a large pool of providers.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree – Nurse Practitioner (Required).
• Experience:
  
  Experience required.
• Certification(s) and License(s):
  Basic Life Support Certification (default issuing body);
  Certified Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners;
  Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) –  of Pennsylvania.
• PMHNP required.

Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.