Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Care
Location: Sun City West, Arizona
Description: Diversity.com is hiring Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Care right now, this position will be designated in Arizona. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job ID103434 LocationUS-AZ-Sun City WestPosted Date7 13 2012 ShiftDayCategoryNurse Practitioners CRNA s PA s - Positions FacilityBanner Del Webb Medical CenterDepartmentPosition TypeFull-Time-FAShift Hours Hours Per WeekInternal Code A New GradYesInternal Code BOverviewAbout Banner Health Banner Health was selected as one of theTop Leadership Teams in Healthcareby Health Leaders Mediais one of theTop 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the nation according to SDIand voted as one of the“ Best Places to Work â€in the Phoenix metro area by the Phoenix Business JournalWe encouraged you to read more information about Banner HealthWe recommend the following optionsWhy Banner HealthBanner Health Benefits Banner Health Careers Job SummaryThis position is educationally and clinically prepared to provide advanced nursing care to specialized patient populationsProvides patient assessments through patient examsmedical historyinterpretation of diagnostic proceduresand development and implementation of patient treatment plansProvides consultation and education as a highly specialized practitioner within scope of practiceThe Psychiatric Mental Health NPPMHNPdiagnoses patientsconducts therapyand prescribes medications for patients who have psychiatric disordersmedical mental conditionsor substance abuse problemsProvides emergency psychiatric servicesperforms psychosocial and physical assessment of patientsdevelops treatment plansand manages patient careFocus includes psychiatric diagnosisincluding the differential diagnosis of medical disorders with psychiatric symptomsand medication treatment for psychiatric disordersThis position works within the scope specified by the applicable State Board of Nursing Scope of Practiceas well as the organization s medical staff bylaws Essential FunctionsFunctions independently as an advance practice registered nurse practitioner and consults with or refers patients to other health care providers or agencies as appropriateFacilitates collaborative practice and interdisciplinary planning with patient-care teamUses both advance nursing and medical knowledge in providing direct patient care Provides comprehensive nursing care by promotion of healthprevention of illness and injuryand alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responseOversees and or participates in direct patient care through assessmentdiagnosisand outcome evaluationPerforms a comprehensive history and physical with emphasis to the practice specialtyPlans and initiates appropriate treatment modalities and monitors them for efficacy and complications throughout their course of treatment that includes ordering and prescribing medical devices and equipmentnutritiondiagnosticand supportive servicesPrescribesprocuresadministersdispenses over the counterlegendand controlled substancesPerforms procedures within scope of practice Demonstrates expertise in nursing by synthesizing a broad array of information and knowledge from a wide variety of sources and brings that synthesis to bear on nursing practiceDemonstrates clinical expertise within specialty based nursing practiceServes as a resource and support to enhance the body of nursing knowledge Integrates knowledgediagnostic reasoningand critical thinking skills to make effective decisions that enhance nursing practice and quality of careUses clinical inquiry to determine appropriate clinical practiceIntegrates critical thinking skills with systems knowledgeeducational commitmentand leadership ability Follows current practice competencies and evidence-based practice standards in the area of specialtyContributes to evidence-based practice through generatingtranslatingand or implementing researchDiscoversexaminesand evaluates knowledge and theoryServes as a change agent when introducing and integrating evidence-based practicesParticipates in unit and or facility shared leadership Consults on patients as requested by physicians and or nurses and provides support as neededProvides formal and informal educational opportunities for staff with emphasis specific to practice specialty Contributes to profession and society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timelyeffectiveefficientequitable and safe careAdheres to the ANA code of ethics for nursesExhibits organizational stewardship through efficient use of health care resourcesAssists with monitoringevaluation and interpretation of quality indicatorsFunctions using the standards of professional performance including collegialityinterdisciplinary collaborationcoachingguidance empowermentand consultationAdheres to quality measures standards as defined by regulatory licensure bodiesand interprets dimensions of nursing care requirements at local and system levelMinimum Qualifications Must possess knowledge of clinical care and patient treatment as normally obtained through the completion of masters degree in nursingMust be approved to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing by proof of license certificationRequires current RN license in state of practiceMust be certified to practice by the State Board of Nursing within a particular population as a nurse practitionerRequires current BLS certificationMust have prescribing and dispensing authority granted by the state board of nursingRequires personal DEA licenseAdditional technical and professional certifications may be required based on type of nurse practitioner and scope of delineation document under medical staff services for an individual facilityExhibits an exemplary professional demeanor and interpersonal relationship skillsDemonstrates proficiency in computer applications and database management Preferred Qualifications DNP or PhD preferredPrevious relevant experience preferredAdditional related education and or experience preferred unknown
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