NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job Summary:

A CRNP will function in the expanded role as a professional nurse, performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician licensed to practice medicine in this State. The primary responsibilities willinclude  performingH&P’s as per hospital guidelines,Assistingphysician in the care and treatment of patients within licensure guidelines, consultation as needed per hospital guidelines.

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902.Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

Much more online at: https://summitoakshospital.com/

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

JOb Responsibilities:

• Effectively handles crisis situations in a non-challenging manner using communications and mannerisms intended to de-escalate the situation
• On an as needed basis handles evaluation and treatment of inpatients for changes in medical and or psychiatric condition and provides acute care or triage as appropriate.  Interventions are based on scientific principles, theoreticalknowledgeand clinical expertise. Works within scope of licensure and certification
• Assistphysicians in completing discharge summaries ina timelymanner 
• Effectively handles crisis situations in a non-challenging manner using communications and mannerisms intended to de-escalate the situation. Assiststhe unit staff in crisis situations and keeps CPI/Handle with CareTraining up to date.
• Participates in Seclusion & restraint asneeded. Possess the knowledge,skillsand ability to useappropriate techniquesand procedures of seclusion and restraint.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, developmental, psychological, educational, and safety-related criteria based on age/population served.  
• Follows Standard Precautions, Infection Control and Safety policies. Fulfills employee health requirements including, but not limited to, annual PPD
• Demonstrates ability to ensure safe environment of care. Immediately addresses and reports safety issues using hazard/maintenance report form.
• Demonstrates ongoing awareness of and participation in the Performance Improvement Program such as completing monitors, attending PImeetingsandidentifyingany PI issues as needed or assigned. Completes required education andtrainings.  
• Adheres to Department Specific / HR / Safety / EOC / Infection Control and all other appropriate Policies & Procedures of the Hospital at all times.
• Assistphysicians in completing discharge summaries ina timelymanner.  
• Effectively handles crisis situations in a non-challenging manner using communications and mannerisms intended to de-escalate the situation. Assiststhe unit staff in crisis situations and keeps CPI/Handle with CareTraining up to date.
• Performs H &P’son patients per hospital guidelines. Performs physical examinations based on patients age and history. Formulatesappropriate differentialdiagnosis based on physical assessment and clinical findings
• Utilizes CPC nursing standards of practiceappropriate toassessment, planning,implementationand evaluation of patient care. Participates in treatment team, coordinating pt interventions in conjunction with Physician.  Provides a safe environment. Provides competent treatment to all patients including medication needs as directed byphysician.
• Demonstrates skill and ability needed to provide quality patient care according to nursing standards of practice. Identifiesand communicates abnormal diagnostic data to the Physician. Always displays a professional attitude and acts as a role model for nursing staff. Treats patients with dignity andupholds patient rights at all times
• Assist Licensed Physician in medication management as directed by physician within licensure guidelines. Provides competent treatment to all patients including medication needs as directed byphysician. Works within scope of licensure and certification

Qualifications:

• Bachelar's Degree
• Licensed RN and a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, meeting all requirements set forth by the State of New Jersey
• 3-5 Years of experince and I year Psychiatric Nursing Experience