Nurse Practitioner

Job Details:
Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Aster Springs Columbus OP - Dublin, OH, Position Type:
Per Diem, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Job Category:
Health Care, Position Summary

The position is primarily responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication consultation and collaboration with care teams as needed. The position will provide pharmacological treatment, if indicated, and request and review any needed lab work. Position collaborates with team members, care givers, external medical providers to oversee and promote the health and safety of clients throughout the treatment process.

• Within the organization:
  Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout Aster Springs and affiliated facilities.
• Outside the organization:
  Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary.

• PRN position
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Help Clients by providing information, services, and assistance
• Prescribe Detoxification medication regimens that are safe, appropriate, and effective for clients with substance use disorder
• Routine checkups and Medication checks for clients in services
• Conducting follow up and evaluation of client physical and psychiatric conditions.
• Prescribe medications as necessary and check on the efficacy of medication regimen
• Document clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendations
• Pre-screen and approve potential clients by reviewing psych and medical records for admission
• Order Lab work and UAs as needed
• Complete Psychiatric Evaluations for every admitting client
• Complete physical for every admitting client
• Make referrals to specialist as needed
• Order and administer Vivitrol as needed
• Consult with the treatment team
• Complete progress notes as needed
• Support Nursing staff.

• Board Eligible or Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. All necessary requirements must be met in OH.
• Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital experience desired.
• Superior communication skills working with patients, family members, community stakeholders and staff.
• Performs duties independently, responsibly and with a high level of integrity
• A valid Driver's license and a generally clean driving record are required. Employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles.
• State licensing DHS and DSS prohibit individuals with specific criminal charges, conducted by Livescan fingerprint checks. Exemptions offered.