BHU Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Psychiatric Service - PRN

Category

Physician and Advanced Practice Provider

320 W. 18th St., Hopkinsville, Kentucky

6014-P15

PRN

Employee will be under the programmatic supervision of the Director of Medical Services. APRN will maintain a collaborating physician and supervisory agreement for the purpose of prescribing medication as required by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations.
• Provide medications/prescription management; and complete reports and related documentation to health care facilities.
• Maintain a KASPER account with a delegate.
• Perform psychiatric review and sign all treatment plans as required by regulatory and funding agencies.
• Psychiatric consultations
• Admission psychiatric histories within regulatory time frames.
• Diagnosis
• Administer injectable medications as indicated.
• Prepare and update treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
• Participate in discharge planning and referrals.
• Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to include outpatient psychiatric services at the Pennyroyal Center
• Lead and/or participate in weekly treatment team meeting.
• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, hospital regulations and provides all services in compliance with the latter regulations.

• Master's degree or higher in nursing with a university identified major in psychiatric and mental health nursing with ANCC board certification in psychiatric mental health nursing.
• Must maintain an active RN license in Kentucky and hold APRN credentials.
• Experience with an Adult Psychiatric clients
• Must possess a valid driver's license, and provide proof of automobile insurance.
• Must pass a required Criminal Record Check and a Sexual Offender Registry check.
• BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

• Experience with Adult Psychiatric Clients.