Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health
Company: Geisinger
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Behavioral HealthLocation:
Danville, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Nurse Practitioner, Advanced
PracticeSchedule: Days Work Type: Full timeDepartment: Outpatient
Psychiatry DivisionDate Posted: 01/25/2024Job ID: R-57565Job
SummaryIn 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.Job DutiesPMHNP
- Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements
treatment plans for their 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
evidenced 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's 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 that they can understand.
- Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define
procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
- Expected call on a rotation basis shared by a large pool of
providers.
- PMHNP required. Work is typically performed in a clinical
environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific
obligations and complying with all organization policies and
procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not
intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements
considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional
competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific
orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the
job related to that position. EducationMaster's Degree-Nurse
Practitioner (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life
Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered
Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Certified Nurse
Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse PractitionersOur Purpose &
ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for
our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and
our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would
hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues
who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge
with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for
tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to
care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members
and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time
and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and
domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior
management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,
cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with
unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our
patients, members and community come from a wide variety of
backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health
easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: Geisinger, Harrisburg , Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health, Healthcare , Sacramento, Pennsylvania
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