Family Nurse Practitioner- PRN

Seeking PRN Family Practice NP

Agency Summary: Bluestone Child & Adolescent Hospital is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

Position Summary

Provides medical evaluation and services to inpatient and outpatients under the supervision of a physician in the behavioral health setting.

• Performs and documents physical examination and patient/clients medical history including gynecological exams.
• Assesses and documents patient/clients and/or their families psychosocial issues.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient.

Performs and/or orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/tests such as lab work, x-ray and ultrasound. performs various waived lab tests such as occult blood, wet mouths, KOH prep, urine pregnancy tests and other waived tests as may be appropriate and feasible.

• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Interprets subjective and objective date to formulate a diagnosis.
• Formulates patient treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Performs minor surgical procedures including laceration repair, removal of foreign bodies (except bullets), etc.
• Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate within scope of practice.
• Provides education/counseling for patients/clients and their families on preventive healthcare.

Orders, prescribes, dispenses and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice (See individual state laws).

Knowledgeable of Psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on the age of the patient/client and their clinical condition.

Possesses theoretical knowledge of Psychopathology, current psychotherapies and intervention techniques.

Participates in weekly treatment planning for each patient/client, works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Always defers to the supervising physician with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice.

• All documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Dictates history and physicals, documents progress notes and service tickets.
• Performs routine ambulatory care type medical treatment for patients/clients and provides same care for staff with Workman's Compensation type injuries within approved hospital program and policies.
• Initiates initial seclusion/restraint orders.
• Performs all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Understands community and consumer cultural, social and economic beliefs, values and service needs.