Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

UHS • $90K — $110K *
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • Master's or Post-Master's Degree in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
  • Active Florida State license as APRN and DEA license within six months of hire.
  • National Certification from an Approved Nursing Specialty Board required.
  • Experience in a clinical setting preferred, particularly with behavioral health.
  • Willingness to work onsite at Okaloosa Outpatient Center in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct clinical services for psychiatric patients under physician supervision.
  • Conduct independent assessments, diagnoses, and manage critical health situations.
  • Obtain health histories and perform examinations, including lab and imaging studies.
  • Document patient records accurately and comprehensively after examinations and procedures.
  • Prescribe and manage medication treatments for psychiatric conditions, including controlled substances.
  • Participate in involuntary admissions according to the Baker Act and specific protocols.
  • Ensure quality assurance in documentation and provide preventative health care services.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • Access to student loan refinancing through SoFi.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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Responsibilities

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Opportunity

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to children, adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

Visit us online at: https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/

The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) oversees the quality of care delivered to assigned patients with supervising psychiatrist. Performs medical assessments for individuals under his/her care. Completes documentation necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Provides individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management as needed for patients. Appropriately requests consultation when indicated.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Provides direct clinical services for psychiatric patients according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the supervising physician.
  • Functions independently to perform individual assessments, diagnostic functions, specialized risk assessments, and make critical decisions regarding a wide variety of health situations, including high risk and crisis situations.
  • Obtains patient health histories and completes examinations. Orders, performs and interprets lab and diagnostic imaging studies. Diagnoses and treats acute health problems. Provides health maintenance, screenings and referrals.
  • Provides counseling to promote healthy lifestyles and arranges consultations and referrals. Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals as needed. Documents examination results, noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings and ensures accuracy of notes on patient medical records.
  • Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, or staff. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status. Adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Prescribes, manages, and supervises medication treatment for psychiatric conditions. May prescribe controlled substances as stipulated in Florida statute and within the framework of established supervisory protocol.
  • May initiate or rescind involuntary admissions within the framework of established supervisory protocol and the Baker Act.
  • Provides quality assurance review through monitoring accuracy and comprehensiveness of patient records. Evaluates hospital records, other psychiatric reports and related data.
  • May assess patients and order restraint/seclusion as outlined in policy and consistent with state and federal law.
  • Provides preventative health care services to long-term patients and provides consultations and referrals for psychiatric evaluations.
  • Provides Outpatient Clinic coverage and Emergency Room Consultation and Med/Surg Inpatient Hospital Consultation Services as directed.
  • Complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facility policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights:
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Requirements:
  • Master's Degree or Post-Master's Degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
  • Active Florida State license as APRN. Active Florida State DEA license within six months of hire.
  • Active National Certification from an Approved Nursing Specialty Board.
  • Ability to work onsite at our Okaloosa Outpatient Center in Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • One (1) year experience working with behavioral health population as an ARNP preferred.
Employment with Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital requires successful completion of a Level II background Screening. For additional information on this screening requirement, visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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