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We are looking for a Full-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at our Ohio Recovery Center in Van Wert, OH.

Hourly Wage $75.00

Schedule: Full-Time days

The Nurse Practitioner assists the Medical Director with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of patient care on our Residential unit.

Responsibilities:

• Preforms Initial History and Physicals, intermittent medical assessments
• Recommend and/or orders medical interventions such as appropriate laboratory work, diagnostic imaging studies (X Rays, CT scans, MRI, etc.) medications and protocols for detoxification
• Completes required documentation in a timely manner such as admission assessment, history and physical examination, intermittent assessments and recommendations and patient discharge summaries
• Assesses the physiological and behavioral health status and assesses the psychosocial health status of the adult patient
• Completes initial assessments and develops the plan of care. Assists in the development of treatment plans and nursing care plans for patients and provides nursing care consistent with the treatment plans
• Utilizes PDMP to review outpatient health history and information and makes appropriate clinical recommendations
• Interacts with patients, counseling staff, clinical dietician, psychiatrist, medical director, other nurse practitioner(s) and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in such a manner that promotes a high standard of care
• Participates in the delivery of individualized patient care following approved procedures as warranted
• Functions under the direct supervision of the Medical Director and Director of Nursing in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care, Standards of Practice for Registered Professional Nurse as directed by the State Board of Nursing, Nursing Service and Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures
• Determines mobility needs to assist with fall prevention and the determination of assistive device needed
• Verifies the physicians orders
• Recognizes, reports and acts upon reports of deviation in diagnostic studies
• Identifies patient problems based on data related to the adult and adolescent health status
• Identifies patient problems pertinent to medical diagnostic impression. Completes history & physical examination on all new admissions within a predetermined timeframe based on compliance regulations and follow up evaluations as indicated
• Completes in-service training for nursing staff as it pertains to the medical needs of our patient population
• Demonstrates knowledge of CPI technique
• All other tasks as assigned by management of their designee

Requirements:

• Knowledge of facility policies, procedures and safety standards, management concepts and techniques and of current JCAHO, Federal and state standards
• Knowledge of Medical records administration and management information systems
• Medical Health care diagnoses and terminology, detoxification procedures, the diseases of addiction and substance abuse disorder, co-occurring disorders, DSM criteria and terminology
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations, has good listening skills, asks for clarification appropriately, responds well to questions, demonstrates group presentations skills and appropriately participates in meetings
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively and edit work for spelling and grammar

Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in Substance Abuse
• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and have a Master's degree in Nursing
• Active Ohio Nurse Practitioner License

Our mission. Ark Behavioral Health is a network of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facilities that provide a variety of levels of care to those who are prepared to begin their journey toward recovery. Our commitment is unmatched and proven by offering a diverse set of clinical therapies, combined with a professional, caring staff and diverse treatment locations. We use a whole-patient approach built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and compassion.

Why Work for Us! We provide an environment where our employees can grow and advance professionally, with a healthy balance between work and personal lives. Our biggest investment is in our employees, so we reward and recognize hard work by promoting from within when possible. We pay competitively and offer a variety of benefits to meet your wellness and financial needs.