RN-Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner BMH-GT Behavioral Health; PRN

Columbus, MS, United States

• Job Identification 37194
• Job Category NURSING
• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital

Job Summary

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A
• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting

Education

• Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Training

Special Skills

Licensure

• Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.