Overview
ACADIA HEALTHCARE
Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervisor of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.
BENEFITS:
Life Center of Galax provides a comprehensive package of benefits. Current benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401 (k) plan
- Paid time off including Personal, Vacation, Sick, Extended Sick, and holidays
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
- Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
- Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
- Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
- Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
- May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
- One or more years’ experience as an RN with the patient population of the facility line of business required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current Nurse Practitioner license required, per state regulations/requirements
Acadia Healthcare owns & operates over 220 facilities throughout the US, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs. Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services.
Reach out to a Senior Physician Talent Acquisition Team
Andy.Diffenbaugh@acadiahealthcare.com
Andrew Diffenbaugh
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