Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Residential
Company: Life Center Of Galax
Location: Galax
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:Life Center of Galax112 Painter St.Galax, VA 24333The
Life Center of Galax is Virginia's Leading Residential, Outpatient
& Detox Rehab Center for Drug Addiction & Alcohol Abuse,
specializing in Residential Rehab, Detox, Opiate Dependecy
Recovery, Methadone Maintenance, and Outpatient programs to address
community needs.We are currently seeking to add a Full-Time,
Residential Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to support our patients
receiving specialized psychiatric care. Autonomous is preferred,
but not required.About the role: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.For more information, please contact Eva Fassauer at
eva.fassauer@acadiahealthcare.com or call/text
615-861-7410.Responsibilities:Summary:Diagnose and treat acute,
episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a
healthcare team.Participate in the formulation of patient Master
Treatment PlanAssess 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.Encourage family involvement
in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family
educational needs.Support and follow legal requirements, hospital
policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory
requirements.Provide services that are in accordance with the state
guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.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.Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional
attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met,
acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient
safety is a top priority.Qualifications: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.Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse
Practitioner preferred.Licenses/Certifications:Board Certified
Nurse Practitioner required.Licensed to practice in the state in
which the facility operates.DEA license.Acadia HealthcareAcadia is
a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the
United States.Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia
Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare
facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto
Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000
patients daily.We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency
services to our patients in a variety of settings, including
inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities,
residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic
school-based programs.AHPR#LI-LCGby Jobble
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