Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) * Must have Psychiatric Experience
Company: Recovery Center
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Recovery Center -
Must have :
3+ years experience in a behavioral health, mental health, or
psychiatric facility
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Job Summary: -
The NP will be responsible for planning and implementing the
primary care service delivery to patients per health care plan and
written protocols. The NP will provide primary, secondary, and
tertiary care, including counseling and referral within a
multidisciplinary team. They will work under the direction of the
psychiatrist to perform assessments, medication management,
evaluation and on-going treatment of clients. -
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Duties/Responsibilities: -
Evaluate and assess medical issues, behavioral health problems,
comorbid conditions, and/or need for detoxification -
Consult with the psychiatrist and behavioral health staff in
designing treatment plan for clients -
Document patient information on medical charts and follow
physician's written orders -
Assist clients with understanding emotional disturbances and accept
the need for treatment -
Administer and document patient reaction to psychotropic drugs and
other medications -
Prescribing appropriate medications and treatments under the
guidance of the Medical Director -
Monitoring the effectiveness of clinical interventions -
Assisting in the development and implementation of a treatment plan
related to detoxification and/or any other medical issues -
Monitors clients and maintains a safe, protective environment for
the clients -
Develops positive, supportive relationship with all clients -
Assist clients in developing and implementing healthy lifestyle
program -
Implements treatment plan interventions as needed for physical
health -
Participates in and required performance improvement plans -
Utilizes all available means to communicate effectively and
efficiently with the treatment team -
Completes medical/nursing documentation according to licensing
standards -
Keeps thorough and current documentation on all clients -
Stays informed regarding current drug abuse and treatment
information -
Works closely with the entire treatment team, including the program
psychiatrist, in providing and coordinating treatment for all
clients. -
Assists in providing medical and clinical information for
concurrent reviews or other insurance matters -
Provides educational lectures to clients and families on medical
aspects of substance use disorders
Education and Experience: -
Holds a current license in good standing in the State as an NP
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2+ years experience in a behavioral health, mental health, or
psychiatric facility -
Complete TB testing upon being hired -
Complete and be within the requirements of Background and Drug
screening results -
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