Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health, Inpatient

Geisinger

Danville, PA, United States
Patient evaluation and assessment
Diagnostic testing and interpretation
Medication prescribing and adjustment
In collaboration with physicians, the nurse practitioner provides autonomous care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for behavioral health patients

Job Summary

  • In collaboration with physicians, the nurse practitioner provides autonomous care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for behavioral health patients.
  • The organization offers healthcare benefits from day one and fosters an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality with a diverse workforce.
  • Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Matching Summary

In collaboration with physicians, the nurse practitioner provides autonomous care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for behavioral health patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient evaluation and assessment
  • diagnostic testing and interpretation
  • medication prescribing and adjustment
  • collaborative communication with physicians
  • electronic medical record documentation
  • behavioral health inpatient care

Nice-to-have

  • patient advocacy and education
  • team collaboration and collegiality
  • commitment to kindness and excellence
  • focus on safety and innovation
  • culturally sensitive communication

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner
  • PMHNP certification required
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner credential
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania

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