Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital

Seeking PRN Family Practice NP

Agency Summary: Bluestone Child & Adolescent Hospital is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

Position Summary: Provides medical evaluation and services to inpatient and outpatients under the supervision of a physician in the behavioral health setting. 

• Performs and documents physical examination and patient/clients medical history including gynecological exams.
• Assesses and documents patient/clients and/or their families psychosocial issues.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient.
• Performs and/or orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/tests such as lab work, x-ray and ultrasound.
• performs various waived lab tests such as occult blood, wet mouths, KOH prep, urine pregnancy tests and other waived tests as may be appropriate and feasible.
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Interprets subjective and objective date to formulate a diagnosis.
• Formulates patient treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Performs minor surgical procedures including laceration repair, removal of foreign bodies (except bullets), etc.
• Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate within scope of practice.
• Provides education/counseling for patients/clients and their families on preventive healthcare.
• Orders, prescribes, dispenses and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice (See individual state laws).
• Knowledgeable of Psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on the age of the patient/client and their clinical condition.
• Possesses theoretical knowledge of Psychopathology, current psychotherapies and intervention techniques.
• Participates in weekly treatment planning for each patient/client, works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Always defers to the supervising physician with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice. 
• All documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Dictates history and physicals, documents progress notes and service tickets.
• Performs routine ambulatory care type medical treatment for patients/clients and provides same care for staff with Workman's Compensation type injuries within approved hospital program and policies.
• Initiates initial seclusion/restraint orders.
• Performs all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Understands community and consumer cultural, social and economic beliefs, values and service needs.