Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health NP

Baptist Health is the largest health care system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at

Summary

The NP - Nurse Practitioner, Physician Practice shall perform tasks and procedures delegated by the collaborating Physician within their scope of practice. This NP shall perform complete, detailed and accurate histories; as well as review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Additionally, the NP will complete physical examinations; make diagnoses and institute therapy, including drug therapy. This individual will institute emergency measures and emergency treatment; arrange hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of the collaborating Physician. The NP may also be required to complete hospital rounds; provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

• Master of Science in Nursing degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of related nursing experience required.

License / Certification

• Active Nurse Practitioner license required.
• Active Nurse Practitioner license through American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required.
• BLS certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic Windows based PC operations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer-centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self-motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
• Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Health Behavioral Health

Job

Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health NP NP - Nurse Practitioner, Physician Practice

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

7 on / 7 off - First Shift (United States of America)