Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Part Time

Company: Horizon Health
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

*Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health - PART TIME*St. Vincent's is looking for a *Part time nurse practitioner *for their 10 bed geriatric psych inpatient unit.Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the *Nurse Practitioner (NP) *will provide clinical services to the behavioral health program and is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients; and providing continuing education to patients and their families according to approved protocols. The NP will assess the patients by examining medical history, physical exams and behavioral health evaluations; and ordering or performing diagnostic tests, and within the bounds of scope of practice as delineated by both federal and state regulations/guidelines.*Benefit Highlights:** Competitive Compensation* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan* Long and Short-term Disability* Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account* Life Insurance* Career development opportunities within the company* Tuition Assistance* Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!*Responsibilities:** Participate in inpatient admissions, transfers and discharges in accordance with established guidelines/standards* Complete patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals in accordance with Hospital policies* Perform treatment planning and intervention* Conduct physical exams of the patient during admission and attend to basic medical needs/issues; work with hospital specialists to manage more complicated medical conditions* Perform rounds and record patient progress notes; compile detailed narrative and case summaries; complete forms pertinent to patients medical records*On Call Information:** Inpatient Coverage:* Providing on call coverage Monday-Friday 8a-5p* Providing on call overage every other weekend (Friday 8a-Monday8a)* Rounding:* Required every Monday, Tuesday, and every other Friday.* If there is an admission during your weekend coverage, you would need to come in to complete the psychiatric evaluation on that patient.* Outpatient Coverage :* Rounding on new admissions twice per week at most.*Requirements:** Master's Degree in Nursing accredited through the commission on Collegiate Nursing* NP license in Indiana* Doctor of nursing practice highly preferred* Minimum 3 years of clinical experience*To Submit Your Resume, Please Click 'APPLY NOW'*Job Type: Part-timeEducation:* Master's (Preferred)Experience:* Clinical: 3 years (Required)License/Certification:* NP license in Indiana (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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