Psychiatric Certified Nurse Practitioner Contract
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Psychiatric Certified Nurse Practitioner; Contract
Region:Columbus OH
Compensation: $55.00 -$65.00 per hour
This is an on-site position; 1 day per week
National Youth Advocate Program is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner toprovide medical services to our clients including performing physical assessments and treating acute minor illnesses as needed in Central Ohio. This is an on-site position with a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
Perform physical assessments on each client upon arrival and intake.
Diagnose health issues; detect changes in a patients health and change treatment plans as necessary.
Prescribe and administer medicines and treatments as necessary. Evaluate responses to treatments and medications. Order and perform diagnostic tests as necessary.
Identify abnormal findings and notify the clients physician or consulting physicians.
Assure the need for medical treatment for illnesses and/or injuries are being met.
Assure the administration and implementation of physician orders and when appropriate educate the appropriate staff on administering medication and/or treatment as needed.
Assure all documentation and required record keeping is completed in a timely manner.
Assess minor illnesses and administer non-prescription medications per approved Standing Orders Policy.
Schedule and coordinate examinations by the consulting physician for each child.
Assure the programs compliance with Medical Policies and Procedures as well as Standing Orders.
Provide in-service training and continued education to staff on health-care related needs of adolescents CPR and First Aid.
Maintain Red Cross CPR/First Aid Trainers Certification.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree from an accredited nursing program.
Must be a Registered Nurse with valid licensure and be board certified by either ANCC or AANP.
Must have prescription authorization.
Nursing experience working with adolescents is preferred.
Must be available for on-call phone consultations as needed.
Must be able to maintain compliance with attending agency required training programs.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
Other Skills
Reliable transportation with a safe driving record.
Reliable working telephone.
Openness to working in diverse groups.
Apply today!
NYAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabilities and Veterans.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
