Family Nurse Practitoner (FNP)- Behavioral Health Hospitals

Family Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Facilities

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for Mental Health Facilities will work closely with the assigned family practice physician to treat and care for the primary health care needs of children, adolescents, and adult patients within client Mental Health Hospitals. The FNP will also attend to treating and caring for patients’ medical needs under the supervision of the family practice physician.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the family practice physician, the FNP will do H&Ps, physical exams of patients admitted to hospital
• Function under the established hospital bylaws, policies and procedures approved by the medical staff organization and Board of directors
• FNP will transcribe timely and accurate nursing and progress notes in the patients’ medical record
• FNP will immediately report to attending psychiatrist and family practice physician any significant change in the patient’s diagnosis
• The FNP will coordinate his/her regular schedule and on call schedule regularly with facility supervision and with Family practice physician

Qualifications

• Advanced Family Practice Nurse (FNP) or Advanced Psychiatric Nurse (MSN)
• 2 to 3 years’ experience within behavioral health hospital or in a behavioral health program of a hospital
• Team player having exceptional communication skills oral and written
• Positive physician and nursing working relationship

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• DEA License and IL Control Substance License.
• Experience with adult, care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use and type on a computer.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.