Per Diem Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

About Recovery Centers of America Founded in 2015, RCA has treated over 77,000 patients and is on a mission to save one million lives from the disease of addiction. Our treatment centers operate 24/7, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Many of our team members have walked the path of recovery themselves, bringing a level of understanding and support that makes RCA a uniquely impactful place to work•. Much like our commitment to save a million lives from addiction, RCA is also committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We embrace people from all walks of life, with all different experiences and we find that unique, diverse minds foster creativity and perspective. No matter your background or whether you've been personally affected by addiction, what matters the most as an RCA employee is having a shared passion for helping people who are suffering from addiction. About the role

Schedule:

On Call every other weekend (virtually, on-site not required for on call hours) Friday at 7pm to Monday at 7am. Minimum of 8 hours per weekend worked ON-SITE (4 hours Saturday + 4 hours Sunday). As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques while making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities. If you're looking for a fulfilling, life-changing job, Recovery Centers of America is the right place for you. And you're the right candidate for us!

Position Overview :

Responsible for the care and needs of patients in a psychiatric unit. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner may do the same things a psychiatrist does, including diagnosing mental illness and prescribing medication. May also act as a therapist, helping patients with depression, anxiety and suicidal individuals, and other conditions that can be remedied with counseling.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Assess, examine, diagnose, and treat patients with mental illness by conducting a comprehensive family assessment. Collects data from multiple sources using assessment techniques that are appropriate to the patient's language, culture, and development state, including screening evaluations, psychiatric rating scales, genograms, and other standardized instruments. Assesses the impact of acute and/or chronic illness, psychiatric disorders, and stressors on the family system. Performs initial history and physical examination, intermittent medical assessments as warranted. Involves patients, significant others, and interdisciplinary team members in data collection and analysis. Teach patients' families about the patients' condition, and how to react in certain scenarios. Develops a plan of care. May prescribe medications. Educate patients on medications for addiction treatment (MAT).

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Master's, postgraduate, or doctoral degree from a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (formerly NLNAC | National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the ANCC. 2+ years' experience as an RN; 3 years' experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner preferred. Valid NP license in the state in which the individual will practice. Active DEA (and CDS if required by state) license. For all full time NP, the DEA and CDS must match facility address. For part-time and PRN, DEA and CDS may not require the address to be the facility address. Up to date CPR or BLS certification strongly preferred (or must be completed during orientation period). Critical thinking skills and ability to formulate accurate medical/psychiatric assessment. Understanding of ASAM criteria and levels of care. Ability to safely prescribe medications and administer as needed. Competency in performing CLIA waived testing as needed. Proficiency in screening and assessing for suicide ideation and aggression. RCA is a recovery-friendly workplace. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call or text us now at 1-800-RECOVERY. •A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment. EEOC Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Pay:

$75.00 - $80.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): This position requires virtual availability for every other weekend on-call (Friday at 7pm until Monday at 7am). It also requires 8 hours per weekend on-site (every other). Does this work for you?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

drug and alcohol: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

PMHNP (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Devon, PA 19333 (Required)

Work Location:

In person