Job Description:

Admissions Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (Mon -Fri12p - 8p)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. * Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan * Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs. * Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines. * Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines. * Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs. * Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements. * Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners. * Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff. * May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication. * Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: * Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. EDUCATIONEXPERIENCESKILL REQUIREMENTS: * Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required. * Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required. * One or more years' experience as an RN with the patient population of the facility line of business required.