Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Inc. Hiring for BHU Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Psychiatric Service-PRN at Hopkinsville, Kentucky Full Time

Mandatory COVID-19 guideline:

As of March 15th, 2022, all onsite JSH employees must have received the necessary doses to complete the COVID-19 vaccine series (i.e., one dose of a single-dose vaccine or all doses of a multiple vaccine series) or have been granted a qualifying exemption, or are identified as having a temporary delay as recommended by the CDC. New hires also will be required to comply with this requirement before working onsite at any JSH facility.

Employee will be under the programmatic supervision of the Director of Medical Services. APRN will maintain a collaborating physician and supervisory agreement for the purpose of prescribing medication as required by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations.

• Provide medications/prescription management; and complete reports and related documentation to health care facilities.

• Maintain a KASPER account with a delegate.

• Perform psychiatric review and sign all treatment plans as required by regulatory and funding agencies.

• Psychiatric consultations

• Admission psychiatric histories within regulatory time frames.

• Diagnosis

• Administer injectable medications as indicated.

• Prepare and update treatment plans, goals, and objectives.

• Participate in discharge planning and referrals.

• Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to include outpatient psychiatric services at the Pennyroyal Center

• Lead and/or participate in weekly treatment team meeting.

• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, hospital regulations and provides all services in compliance with the latter regulations.

Required Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing with a university identified major in psychiatric and mental health nursing with ANCC board certification in psychiatric mental health nursing.

• Must maintain an active RN license in Kentucky and hold APRN credentials.

• Experience with a Geriatric Psychiatric clientele a plus.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, and provide proof of automobile insurance.

• Must pass a required Criminal Record Check and a Sexual Offender Registry check.

• BLS Certification – American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

• ACLS Certification must be current.

Required Experience